States also differ on what level of authority they have to enforce existing laws. Many laws not enforced by a state agency must be handled by private rights of action in an appropriate court of law. Check with your state for further information. Some states require certain types of employers or contractors to register with their state to do business. Most regulations exist to provide some assurance that the business is operating legitimately within that state.
Requirements vary greatly from state to state.
If you are an employer or contractor, it is important to know the requirements for each state in which you conduct business. Please check with each state for further assistance. Some labor standards agencies also administer or enforce workplace safety and health programs. As you read in the child labor law section above, many labor standards laws directly impact workplace safety and health. This program is operated by most state labor departments, many times in the labor standards division.