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HR Cat · November 2002

When expanding into another state, what is the best way to get a handle on their state specific employment laws? Seminars I've reviewed all seem to cover mostly federal law, with a little state law thrown in. Does anyone know of a web site or other resource that would give a summary of each state's differing requirements?

Don D · November 2002

You are actually on such a website now. Look over in the left hand column for state specific information for a good start.

Whatever · November 2002

[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 11-20-02 AT 03:27PM (CST)[/font][p]When we expanded to another state, I contacted that state's DOL and they sent a treasure trove of booklets plus a phone number I could call to get advice.

Don D · November 2002

We don't have a state labor department. I have searched for years for one, just one, reason why having one would make sense from the employer's perspective. You gave me what may be the only good reason I can imagine to have one.

hrbanker · November 2002

You might also try your state's chamber of commerce. The Ohio Chamber sells a book which outlines all the federal and state employment laws. And Don is right, M.Lee Smith publishers have an excellent state specific law letter. I subscribe to both OH and WV and the articles are timely and helpful.

HR Cat · November 2002

Thanks for all the input!! Actually Ohio is the state I am currently researching.

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