The following list provides a snapshot view of how many employees an employer must have to be covered by these significant employment laws. While this list is not comprehensive, it details those laws that are most regularly encountered by human resources professionals. Coverage requirements for some of the laws depends on more than just the number of employees. If a business is at or near the minimum number of employees for any of the laws detailed in the chart that follows consult this manual and employment law counsel for an explanation of additional requirements.
| Minimum Employees | Law | Notes regarding Applicability | Applicable Topic |
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1 |
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) |
Very restricted use. |
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1 |
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) (includes child labor) |
Applies to "enterprises" with related operations performed for a common business purpose; employees involved in... |