It is developed and implemented by the federal and state governments. The federal government is responsible for setting labor regulations that apply nationwide, such as the Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). State governments, on the other hand, can formulate labor regulations that are appropriate for their own state, according to local economic, cultural, and social conditions.
2. Employment relations in the United States
In the United States, employment relationships are based on employment contracts. Employment contracts can be verbal or written, but written contracts are more common. Employment contracts usually include the following:
Job responsibilities and working hours
Salary and benefits package
Terms of employment and termination
Non-disclosure agreements and non-competition restrictions
3. American salary standards
Pay standards in the United States are set and enforced by the federal government. Under the Labor Standards Act, employers in the United States must pay their workers the minimum wage. Currently, the federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour. However, some states and cities have set higher minimum wages, and employers must adhere to the local minimum wage.
In addition, the salary system in the United States is usually based on an hourly basis, but some industries use a weekly or monthly basis.
4. American welfare benefits
Welfare benefits in the United States include social Security, medical insurance, pension and so on. Among them, social insurance includes Social Security and Medicare. Social Security payments are made by both employers and employees to pay for retirement, disability, and survivors' benefits. Health insurance is paid for by employees themselves to cover medical expenses.
In addition, employers in the United States can also offer other benefits to employees, such as gym memberships, tuition subsidies for children, and so on. These benefits can increase employee satisfaction and loyalty.
The impact of US Labor law on overseas employers
As an overseas employer, hiring employees in the United States requires compliance with local labor laws. If you violate local labor regulations, you may face fines, lawsuits and other risks.
At the same time, hiring employees in the United States also need to consider the following factors:
Work Visa: Employers who want to recruit employees from overseas to work in the United States need to apply for the appropriate work visa.
Social Security Number: Employers are required to apply for a Social Security number for their employees in order to make Social Security contributions.
Tax declaration: Employers are required to declare employees' salaries to the local tax authorities on time, and pay the corresponding individual income tax and social security.