TNS, I am going to have to say that answer is not complete.
The Federal Givernment is not, in any way, "superior" to the states, or counties. It only has what powers are assigned to it by the Constitution. Powere not specifically assigned to it belong to the States, or to individuals.
Now, I will conceed that the Federal Government has asserted thet the power to regulate interstate commerce (which is assigned to it) can be stretched to cover any whim of the Federal Government. But, they don't always win (RE: Lopez).
That said, compliance can be a nightmare. Company size does matter.... too small, and the various agencies can have difficulty applying certain theories. For example, how can you accuse a one-man shop of discriminating in Employment? Yet, I have seen EEO suits that claimed that an employer discriminated by having the "wrong" minorities employed. Go figure.
One is essentially limited to three protective measures:
- Use already court-tested "standard" paperwork;
- Employ a 'buffer,' such as an employment agency; and,
- Be so poor no attorney will bother with you.
"Sue me for all I have... it won't take long!"
