Supporting Small Businesses with Practical Compliance Tools
If you support small businesses as an advisor, accountant, HR professional, or community partner, you know how challenging compliance can be.
Small businesses power the U.S. economy, making up 99% of all businesses and employing nearly half of the private sector workforce.
Helping your clients navigate labor laws while managing day-to-day operations with limited time and resources can be difficult. That’s where the right tools make a difference.
The Trump Administration is committed to supporting America’s small businesses with common-sense policies, clear guidance, and easy-to-apply resources.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) offers practical, easy-to-use resources to help you support employers in understanding and complying with key laws like the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
🔎 What’s New
WHD has expanded its compliance assistance tools to better support employers:
- A centralized compliance assistance webpage
- Industry-specific toolkits tailored to real-world needs
- Opinion letters to clarify how the law applies in practical situations
- “Watch and learn” video series on FLSA and FMLA topics
- The Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program, helping employers proactively resolve potential wage and leave issues
💡 Why It Matters
As a trusted resource for small businesses owners, you play a key role in helping employers stay informed and compliant. These tools can help you:
- Provide clear, accurate guidance to your clients
- Save time navigating complex requirements
- Help prevent violations before they happen
- Support employers in resolving issues more efficiently
🤝 Partner with Us
We encourage you to share these tools directly with your clients and incorporate them into your advising, training, and outreach efforts.
Running a small business isn’t easy, but with the right support, employers don’t have to navigate compliance alone. WHD is here to provide guidance every step of the way. If you are interested in collaborating on outreach efforts, hosting an informational session, or receiving additional materials, please contact us or visit the Wage and Hour Division, or call toll-free 1-866-4US-WAGE.
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