It's tough to keep up with human resources laws and regulations. Take a peek at these Web sites for laws specific to your area. Bookmark them and check back often.

• www.dol.gov/elaws/pay.html U.S. Department of Labor employment law assistance for workers and small businesses
• www.dol.gov/dol/findit.htm A list of common HR issues and their laws at the Department of Labor
• eeoc.gov U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Information on sexual harassment and discrimination laws
• ada.gov Information on the Americans with Disabilities Act
• www.dol.gov/whd/fmla/index.htm Assistance from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division regarding the Family and Medical Leave Act
• www.dol.gov/whd/state/fmla/index.htm Information on federal vs. state family and medical leave laws
• employment.findlaw.com/employment/employment-employee-wages-benefits FindLaw Wages and Benefits information (to find information for your area, click on "Change location" in the upper right-hand corner)
• workplacefairness.org/workers-resources Information on workplace rights