Employment Law Center

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Human Resources Learn More

Learn more about the laws you must follow in the workplace -- and strategies and tips for staying out of legal trouble when dealing with employees.

Hiring Employees
Find out how to gather the information you need and choose the right employee -- without violating the law.
Using Contractors/Freelancers
Hiring contractors instead of employees can save your company time and money -- but it can also lead to legal problems.
Firing Employees
Find tips on how to handle employee terminations and lay-offs legally and fairly.

Employee Rights Learn More

Get the facts on your rights at work with this comprehensive and easy-to-read guide.

Get detailed answers to all of your questions about workplace & Employee rights here.

Fair Pay Laws
Find out about overtime, minimum wage, wage garnishments, hour cuts, and more.
Losing Your Job
When you are fired, get laid off, or quit your job, you may be entitled to severance, health insurance coverage, and more.
Unemployment Benefits
If you are laid off, get fired, or even quit your job, you may be entitled to unemployment compensation. Find out about the eligibility rules here.

Updates & More From Nolo

Nolo's Employment Law Blog
Lisa Guerin is a senior legal editor at Nolo and publishes great information on the ever changing area of employment and labor law.
Legal Updates
Stay on top of the ever-changing legal landscape with recent updates.
Employment Law Information
See Nolo's new site dedicated exclusively to employment law.