Even if you are a small businesses, there are still certain Equal Employment Opportunity laws that you must comply with depending upon the number of employees including full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees:

1. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin if your businesses that has 15 or more employees.

2. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) prohibits age discrimination against employees who are forty years old or older if the business has 20 or more employees.

3. Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits employment discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities if the business has 15 or more employees.

4. The Equal Pay Act of 1963 (EPA) prohibits wage discrimination between men and women in substantially equal jobs in any business.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will provide representatives free of charge to train employers about complying with these laws. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission provides other services for a fee. They also provide free publications with information about the laws and enforcement. All of this information is available on the website at www.eeoc.gov.

Jo Ann Joy

Jo Ann Joy is the CEO and owner of Indigo Business Solutions. She has a law degree, an MBA, and a degree in Economics. Her legal background includes commercial, corporate, bankruptcy and real estate law. She has expertise in accounting, financial planning, mortgages, marketing, product development, and business strategies.

Jo Ann ran a successful business for 10 years, and she has written and given presentations on many different legal and business subjects. Jo Ann started Indigo Business Solutions, and she strives to help small businesses make decisive improvements in their start-up, direction, growth, and performance. Jo Ann is passionate about helping businesses succeed.

Indigo Business Solutions is a ?one stop shop? for small businesses. We differ from other business consulting firms, because we offer comprehensive legal and business counseling. We work with our clients to develop strategies that create value and competitive advantage. Jo Ann is not a traditional attorney. Rather, she is a strategic business attorney who works closely with clients to create and implement strategies that will greatly improve their performance and success.

Jo Ann will her talents, expertise, and education to inspire enterprising and imaginative people to make their goals a reality and enjoy professional and personal growth. She promises to consistently deliver quality and reliable service to earn your trust and create lasting relationships. She promises that she will make a positive difference in your business.

If you are not getting what you want from your business or if you want to reach higher goals, Indigo Business Solutions delivers the strategic planning that will provide you with the right tools and methods to grow and gain market share. Please look at our website and found out how we can help you expand and achieve your goals.

We offer straight talk, sound advice, and practical solutions. Your small business deserves to be a success, and