Federal Guidelines
Apply for a Federal Tax ID Number (EIN)
"Your Employer Identification Number (EIN) is your federal tax ID. You need it to pay federal taxes, hire employees, open a bank account, and apply for business licenses and permits. It is free to apply for an EIN."
Learn more about EIN and how to apply
Americans with Disabilities Act
"The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a Federal civil rights law that prohibits the exclusion of people with disabilities from everyday activities, such as buying an item at the store, watching a movie in a theater, enjoying a meal at a local restaurant, exercising at the local health club or having the car serviced at a local garage. To meet the goals of the ADA, the law established requirements for private businesses of all sizes. These requirements first went into effect on January 26, 1992, and continue for both for-profit and non-profit organizations.
If you own, operate, lease, or lease to a business that serves the public, then you are covered by the ADA and have obligations for existing facilities as well as for compliance when a facility is altered or a new facility is constructed."
Learn more about your legal responsibilities under the ADA
View ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
"OSHA’s mission is to assure America’s workers have safe and healthful working conditions free from unlawful retaliation."
Learn more about OSHA Standards and how to comply
Fair Labor Standards Act
"The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting employees in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments."
Learn more about FLSA
View the FLSA Reference Guide
