Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards. Key considerations include minimum wage requirements, overtime calculations, and proper employee classification.
Equal Employment Opportunity Laws: Bundle of federal laws including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, ADA, ADEA, and Equal Pay Act, protecting against workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, and disability.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law providing eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year, with continuation of health benefits.
Immigration Reform and Control Act: Federal law requiring employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all employees using Form I-9.
National Labor Relations Act: Federal law protecting employees' rights to organize and engage in collective bargaining, regardless of union membership.
State Labor Laws: State-specific regulations governing minimum wage, break periods, meal times, and final paycheck requirements, which may exceed federal standards.
State Employment Laws: State-specific provisions covering at-will employment, non-compete agreements, paid sick leave, vacation pay, and state disability requirements.
State Human Rights Laws: State-specific anti-discrimination provisions that may provide additional protected categories beyond federal law.
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations governing employee classification (W2 vs. 1099) and tax withholding requirements.
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA): Federal law setting minimum standards for voluntary established pension and health plans in private industry.
Worker's Compensation Laws: State-specific requirements for providing insurance coverage for work-related injuries and illnesses.
Intellectual Property Laws: Federal and state laws governing the protection of trade secrets, patents, copyrights, and work product ownership in the employment context.
