Editorial Policy

How Our Content Is Created

AmericanRightsGuide guides are generated using AI (Claude, by Anthropic) working from detailed prompts that require every guide to cite the specific federal or state statute that supports each claim, distinguish federal baseline law from state-specific law, and address common real-world scenarios through frequently asked questions.

We are transparent about this process because we believe it produces more consistent, more thoroughly cited content than is practical to produce manually across 200+ business types, 30+ employment law topics, and 16+ veterans benefit categories across all 50 states — while still meeting a high accuracy bar through the verification process described below.

Verification Process

Every guide is built around a structured citation requirement: each page must reference at least two specific statutes, codes, or regulations (for example, California Labor Code section 1102.5, or 29 U.S.C. section 206), and these citations are checked automatically before a page is published.

Beyond initial generation, every guide carries a scheduled re-verification date, shown at the bottom of each page as “Scheduled for re-verification by [date].” Pages covering rate-sensitive topics — minimum wage, VA disability compensation rates, and similar figures that change on a predictable annual cycle — are scheduled for re-verification each January, when these figures typically update.

On a monthly basis, pages approaching their re-verification date are automatically re-reviewed against current sources and republished with an updated “Last reviewed” date. Significant changes are also logged on our Updates page.

Sources We Reference

Our guides draw on primary sources: the United States Code, the Code of Federal Regulations, individual state statutes (such as the California Labor Code or Texas Business and Commerce Code), and official agency websites including the Department of Labor, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and state-level licensing boards and labor commissioners.

Reporting an Inaccuracy

We take accuracy seriously, particularly given the legal and financial nature of this content. If you believe any page contains outdated or incorrect information, please use our contact form to let us know. We aim to review reports promptly and update affected pages.

What This Site Is Not

AmericanRightsGuide is not a law firm, and nothing on this site is legal, tax, or financial advice. Always verify requirements with the relevant government agency or consult a licensed professional before making decisions based on this content.