Additional Information: Employer Handbook on Unemployment Insurance Tax: A publication of the Arizona Department of Economic Security to help you understand the Employment Security Law of Arizona and the withholding provisions of the State Income Tax regulations.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law administered by the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). This law establishes minimum wage, overtime pay and child labor standards for employers. The Industrial Commission of Arizona (ICA) has jurisdiction over all businesses in the state that are not covered by the FLSA. The Industrial Commission also shares jurisdiction with the Wage and Hour Division when both federal and state laws are the same. Visit the DOL website for easy-to-understand information about a number of federal employment laws. In addition, visit the ICA website. (24)
U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), elaws: Information about Federal Employment Laws
Industrial Commission of Arizona (ICA), Labor Department: Information on State Labor Laws/Youth Employment/Wages
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 The Industrial Commission of Arizona, under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, is the state agency charged with regulating industrial plants for fire, health and safety requirements. The safety standards enforced in Arizona are the same standards used by the U.S. Department of Labor. Arizona provides a consultation program from which businesses can obtain information to determine whether their facilities are in compliance with safety standards. For information on the State Plan Osha Program, visit OSHA’s website. (24)
Industrial Commission of Arizona, Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH)
U.S. Department of Labor - Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA): Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970
OSHA’s “Safety Pays” Program Provides Planning Tool for Businesses: Interactive tool to help employers approximate the costs of occupational injuries and illnesses and the estimated impact on a company’s profitability.
U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Help for Employers: How to comply, go beyond compliance, and improve your bottom line
U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): Information is available from the U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for small businesses including a brief fact sheet, a booklet concerning the laws enforced by EEOC, and information concerning the mediation program which you are encouraged to consider in the event a charge of discrimination is filed against your business. Phoenix District Office: 602.640.5000 or 602.640.5052 or 602.640.5024 or 800.669.4000
Governor's Office of Equal Opportunity: The mission of the Governor's Office of Equal Opportunity (GOEO) is to prepare, revise and administer the State of Arizona Equal Opportunity Guidelines for equal employment opportunity and economic growth as outlined in Executive Order 93-20. Maricopa Skill Center, division of GateWay Community College: Offers quality driven, workforce training programs. Coming soon are the following Green Technology Certifications: Solar Photovoltaic Installer, Solar Thermal Installer, Energy Auditor and Alternative Wall System Installer. These programs are developed in partnership with the City of Phoenix.
The Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions (DIFI) website provides health insurance resources such as publications, compared premiums, complaint ratios, health insurance resources, and more.
IRS Tax Information for Businesses: If you decide to hire full-time or part-time employees, visit the IRS website for tax information for businesses.
Internal Revenue Service - Tax Information for Retirement Plans Community: Forms, publications and information on how to start, maintain and administer a retirement plan.
SIMPLE (Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees of Small Employers) IRA Plan: Provides employers and their employees with a simplified way to contribute toward retirement. U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) Compliance Assistance > For Small Businesses SIMPLE IRA Plans for Small Businesses Toll free: 866.444.EBSA (3272)
Employers Council: Non-profit membership organization, founded in 1939, designed to partner with employers to maintain effective employer/employee relationships. A "one-stop shopping" resource for members in the areas of human resource management, employment law, surveys and training. (24) 602.955.7558 or Arizona toll free 800.437.9262
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