About American Employers Alliance

Our Mission

The American Employers Alliance (AEA) exists to help employers across the United States operate more efficiently, stay compliant with employment regulations, reduce costs, and access practical tools and support. We serve businesses with approximately 2-500 employees across all industries.

Who We Are

Founded in 2013, AEA is a national employer association incorporated in the State of Vermont. Our headquarters is located at 159 Bank Street, Fourth Floor, Burlington, VT 05401, with a member services office at 2828 Old 280 Ct, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243. We are not an insurance company, a staffing agency, or a consulting firm. We are an association - built by employers, for employers.

Our members are employer groups - small businesses, growing companies, and established organizations across all industries, typically with 2-500 employees. What they share is a need for practical, reliable resources to navigate the complexity of operating a business with employees.

What We Do

AEA provides a comprehensive set of tools and resources that help employers manage their operations:

• Compliance guidance - Keeping up with federal, state, and local employment laws is a significant challenge for employers of all sizes. AEA provides timely updates, plain-language guides, and practical checklists to help members stay informed.
• HR resources - From employee handbooks to performance management to termination procedures, our resource library covers the situations employers face every day.
• Employer tools - Calculators, audit templates, planning worksheets, and operational guides designed for businesses that don't have large HR departments.
• Cost savings programs - Group purchasing power for insurance, supplies, professional services, and technology.
• Benefits programs - Access to competitive employee benefits options and risk management programs through our partners and private programs.

Our Approach

We believe employers deserve straightforward, practical support - not sales pitches. AEA membership is designed to deliver value through the resources, tools, and programs themselves. Benefits and insurance programs are available to members who want them, but they are not the primary reason most employers join.

National Reach

AEA serves employers in all 50 states. Employment law is complex and varies significantly from state to state. Our resources are designed to address both federal requirements and the state-level variations that create the most confusion and risk for employers.