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FirstStep Recordkeeping, Reporting and Notices Advisor


The FirstStep Recordkeeping, Reporting and Notices Advisor helps employers and employees understand the recordkeeping, reporting and notice requirements (including posters) that their organization must fulfill.

Please note that the FirstStep Employment Law Advisor is intended as a guide on major DOL laws - it does not cover all laws administered by DOL. In addition, the system will not identify laws administered by other Federal agencies that might be applicable to your business or organization.  You may want to contact your State Labor Office to obtain information about your state's requirements, or other Federal agencies that enforce employment laws such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

The FirstStep Recordkeeping, Reporting and Notices Advisor is one of a series of elaws (Employment Laws Assistance for Workers and Small Businesses) Advisors developed by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to help employers and employees understand their rights and responsibilities under Federal employment laws. To view the entire list of elaws Advisors please visit the elaws website.