Entrepreneurs must consider many aspects of business law

On Behalf of | Jun 11, 2018 | Business Law, Firm News

Starting a business in Pennsylvania means tending to many details. Depending on the industry, an entrepreneur may have many aspects of business law to address, especially when the new company will include employees. Drafting an employee handbook is one effective way to assemble many policies in a usable form for workers to access. However, failing to get the details right in a handbook can open a business owner to costly legal issues.

The high risk involved with many federal policies makes it critical for a business owner to get the facts straight. This includes issues such as harassment and discrimination policies, at-will laws and those policies related to the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act. Business owners must also account for those regulations set forth for their industries by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. An employee handbook should contain the most current information about these and other federal laws.

Pennsylvania has its own rules and regulations for businesses, many of which work in tandem with federal laws. For example, disability, paid meal breaks and unused vacation time are just a few examples of those factors regulated by state law. Anyone starting a new business would be wise to have a firm grasp of state and federal employment laws that are critical to include in an employee handbook.

One way in which an entrepreneur can ensure he or she has the most current and relevant information is to seek the counsel of an experienced business law attorney. An attorney who is dedicated to assisting new business owners will provide guidance through all stages of creating and implementing a new business plan. With the help of an attorney, an entrepreneur may be able to minimize the legal complications that can arise when starting a new business.

Source: gusto.com, “The Top Mistake to Avoid in Your Employee Handbook“, Accessed on May 26, 2018

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