Sate and Federal Laws to Know for Your Turkish Based Business

It is important for Turkish-based business owners to understand how American State and Federal Laws are applied. Atom Law Group is here to provide our expertise.

Federal law

There are many federal laws that apply to businesses in the United States, including:

  • The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

    which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in employment, transportation, public accommodations, communications, and governmental activities.

  • The Civil Rights Act of 1964

    prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in employment, voting, and public accommodations.

  • The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

    which establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in federal, state, and local governments.

  • The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

    which requires certain employers to provide employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for certain family and medical reasons.

  • The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

    establishes safety and health standards for the workplace and requires employers to provide a safe and healthy work environment for employees.

  • The Affordable Care Act (ACA)

    requires employers with 50 or more employees to provide health insurance to their employees or pay a penalty.

  • The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)

    establishes accounting and financial standards for publicly traded companies and requires them to maintain internal controls to prevent fraud.

  • The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

    requires certain employers to protect the privacy and security of personal health information.

  • the USA Patriot Act

    This is not a comprehensive list, and there are other laws and regulations that may apply depending on the industry, location, and size of the business.

State law

In addition to federal laws, businesses in the United States are also subject to state laws, which can vary from state to state. Some examples of relevant state laws that may apply to businesses include:

  • Business registration laws:

    Most states require businesses to register with the state and may also require businesses to obtain licenses or permits to operate.

  • Tax laws:

    States may have their own income, sales, and property taxes that businesses must pay.

  • Labor laws:

    States may have their own minimum wage, overtime pay, and other labor laws that differ from federal laws.

  • Environmental laws:

    States may have their own regulations regarding the handling and disposal of hazardous materials, air and water pollution, and waste management.

  • Consumer protection laws:

    States may have their own laws to protect consumers from fraud, deceptive business practices, and unfair trade practices.

  • Data protection laws:

    States may have their own data protection laws that regulate the collection, use, and storage of personal data.

  • Alcohol and tobacco laws:

    States may have their own regulations regarding the sale and distribution of alcohol and tobacco products.

  • Insurance laws:

    States may have their own insurance regulations regarding how insurance companies operate and what types of insurance products they can offer.

This is not a comprehensive list, and there may be other state laws that apply depending on the industry, location, and size of the business. It is important for businesses to be aware of the laws that apply to them in the state where they operate.