Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor requirements. Essential for defining basic wage and hour terms in employment contracts.
Equal Employment Opportunity Laws: Collection of federal laws including Title VII, ADA, ADEA, and Equal Pay Act that protect against workplace discrimination and must be reflected in employment terms.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law providing eligible employees with job-protected leave for qualified medical and family reasons. Must be addressed in leave policies.
Immigration Reform and Control Act: Federal law requiring employers to verify employment eligibility. Contracts must acknowledge I-9 verification requirements.
National Labor Relations Act: Federal law protecting employees' rights to organize and engage in collective bargaining. Employment contracts must not interfere with these rights.
State Labor Laws: State-specific requirements for minimum wage, breaks, overtime, and paid sick leave that may exceed federal standards. Vary by state jurisdiction.
State Non-Compete Laws: State-specific regulations governing the enforceability and requirements of non-compete agreements in employment contracts.
State-Specific Leave Laws: State laws governing various types of leave including paid family leave, pregnancy disability leave, and other protected leave categories.
State Anti-Discrimination Laws: State-specific protections against discrimination that may provide additional protected categories beyond federal law.
State Wage and Hour Rules: State regulations governing payment frequency, final paycheck requirements, and vacation pay policies.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Specific rules and requirements that apply to particular industries or professions that must be incorporated into employment agreements.
Worker Classification Rules: Federal and state guidelines for properly classifying workers as employees vs. independent contractors.
Benefits Requirements: Legal requirements regarding employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other mandatory benefits.
Workplace Safety Standards: OSHA and state-specific safety requirements that may need to be referenced in employment agreements.
Privacy Laws: Federal and state laws governing the protection of employee personal information and data privacy rights.
Intellectual Property Protection: Laws governing the protection of company IP and assignment of work product, which must be addressed in employment contracts.
