The Employment Law Essentials for Companies Entering the United States provides an overview of key U.S. employment laws and compliance considerations for companies establishing operations in the United States.

Topics include:

• Understanding the U.S. legal framework and at-will employment explained.
• Protected categories and compliance requirements under the antidiscrimination laws.
• Employer obligations to prevent harassment and sexual harassment.
• Whistleblower and retaliation protections.
• Workplace safety standards and employer duties.
• Monitoring, data security, and employee rights.
• Hiring and onboarding compliance.
• Wage laws, overtime, and leave requirements.
• Dismissal and severance rules, including notice obligations.
• Collective bargaining, unionization, and basics for nonunion and union workplaces.
• Restrictive covenants and IP protection.
• Payroll, withholding, and record-keeping essentials.