Obtain more information by calling the National Office of Wage and Hour at 202-219-8412 or visiting the web site at: http://www.dol.gov/dol/esa/public/whd
Also check with your state office concerning any state regulations that might supersede the federal law.
The Civil Rights Act, Equal Pay for Equal Work, Age Discrimination in Employment Act and other laws to protect workers against discrimination are regulated by the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission.
These regulations usually apply to companies with 15 or more employees. But some of these laws affect all business owners.
Obtain more information by contacting the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission at 800-669-3362 or visit their web site at: http://www.eeoc.gov .