The following list does not include all federal and Missouri employment laws, but it does provide a snapshot view of how many employees an employer must have to be covered by the most significant laws. Remember, however, that coverage for some of the laws also depends on requirements other than the number of employees. If the number places your business on the borderline, consult further in the topic indicated for an explanation of those other requirements.
| Minimum Employees | Law | Notes | Reference |
| 1 | Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) | Very restricted use | Privacy rights |
| 1 | Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) - including child labor | Wages and hours | |
| 1 | Federal new hire reporting requirements | This law does not currently provide a minimum number employees for coverage. | Recruiting and hiring |
| 1 | Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) | Recruiting and hiring | |
| 1 | Unemployment... Please call us at (312) 960-9400 if this is an error or if you have any questions. |