Compliance guides and resources

Getting workers compensation wrong in Florida means immediate stop-work orders and penalties starting at $1,000. The Florida workers compensation rules for employers aren’t suggestions—they’re legal requirements enforced by the Florida Bureau of Compliance through job site inspections across the state. This guide to workers compensation covers who needs coverage, reporting obligations, and how to avoid penalties that catch thousands of businesses off guard. Whether you’re in the construction industry, agricultural industry, or running a non-construction business, understanding these compensation laws protects your operations.

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California overtime laws go beyond federal requirements. Way beyond, actually. Understanding these rules—including daily thresholds, double-time provisions, and complex calculation methods—helps you structure schedules correctly, pay employees accurately, and avoid costly violations. This guide breaks down what California employers need to know about overtime pay. We’ll cover basic requirements, calculation methods, and practical implementation strategies. Whether you’re hiring your first employee or managing a growing team, these rules apply to your business.

Compliance training is how companies teach employees about laws, regulations, and company rules. These requirements change all the time. Staying on top of them protects your business from fines and keeps your workplace safe. Different industries and states have different rules. What works in California might not work in New York. For companies with employees in multiple states, tracking which employees need which training becomes a serious headache.

Understanding Ohio FMLA laws helps employers stay compliant while supporting employees who need time away from work. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees with job protection if they need to take a leave of absence for qualifying reasons. Some states provide additional protections or mandate paid time off. Every state is different—how does Ohio compare? This guide from Mosey explains what Ohio employers need to know about FMLA in 2026 and how they can stay on top of state compliance.

Starting an Illinois LLC comes with several legal requirements, one of the most important being the appointment of an Illinois LLC registered agent. Every limited liability company in Illinois must have a registered agent on file with the state. This guide walks you through everything you need to know about registered agent requirements, costs, and how to choose the right option for your business.

Looking to start a Texas LLC? Whether you’re a startup founder in Austin or a small business owner in Dallas, understanding the intricacies of setting up an LLC in Texas is crucial for your business’s legal and financial health. This comprehensive guide walks you through everything from initial costs to ongoing compliance requirements. We invite you to join us as we discuss how you can navigate the process of creating a domestic LLC in Texas efficiently and effectively.

Many New York employers think offering a lunch break is optional—or assume federal rules cover everything. Wrong on both counts. New York break laws impose specific, mandatory meal periods that vary by industry, shift timing, and worker classification. Miss these requirements, and you’re looking at wage claims, overtime penalties, and potential Department of Labor investigations. This guide outlines what’s required under New York Labor Law §162, how state and federal break laws differ, and what recent updates—like paid lactation breaks—mean for employers operating in New York State.

Modern HR’s Blueprint to Stronger Policy, Culture, and Compliance Note for HR pros: This is the most comprehensive employee handbook resource you’ll find, complete with templates, best practices, and insights from Mosey’s experts. We’ve covered nearly every possible angle, knowing what might seem like a minor best practice or insight today could very well be exactly what saves you tomorrow. Now, do we expect you to read this cover-to-cover in one sitting? Absolutely not. But we did structure this guide to build on itself, with each section connecting to the next to reveal how employment policies, compliance, and culture all work together.

Your employee handbook is more than just a collection of company rules. It’s the foundation for how your business operates, covering everything from legally required policies to your own cultural standards. But simply handing it out isn’t enough. To make your handbook enforceable as well as protect your company and employees, you need proof that every team member has received and reviewed it. That’s where the employee handbook acknowledgment comes in.