National Labor Relations Act (NLRA): Federal law that protects employees' rights to organize and address working conditions, must be considered to ensure conflict of interest provisions don't interfere with protected activities
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing wage and hour standards, relevant when considering outside employment restrictions in conflict of interest agreements
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal law governing unfair competition and deceptive practices, important for structuring conflict of interest provisions related to competitive activities
Securities Exchange Act: Federal law particularly relevant for publicly traded companies, governing insider trading and securities regulations in conflict of interest situations
State Labor Laws: Varying by state, these laws may impose additional requirements or restrictions on employee agreements and must be considered for enforceability
State Trade Secret Laws: State-specific protections for trade secrets that may interact with conflict of interest provisions, including the Uniform Trade Secrets Act where adopted
State Unfair Competition Laws: State-specific regulations governing competitive behavior and restrictions, affecting how conflict of interest provisions can be structured
Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Federal law particularly relevant for financial sector, imposing specific conflict of interest requirements for auditors and financial professionals
HIPAA: Healthcare industry-specific federal law that may affect how conflict of interest provisions handle protected health information
Duty of Loyalty: Common law principle requiring employees to act in the best interest of their employer, fundamental to conflict of interest agreements
Fiduciary Duties: Legal obligations of trust and loyalty, particularly important for senior employees and executives in conflict of interest situations
Corporate Opportunity Doctrine: Common law principle preventing employees from taking business opportunities that should belong to their employer
SEC Regulations: Federal regulations for public companies, including disclosure requirements and trading restrictions related to conflicts of interest
Reasonableness Standard: Legal principle requiring that restrictions in the agreement must be reasonable in scope, duration, and geographic area to be enforceable
Due Process Requirements: Legal considerations for ensuring fair procedures in identifying, reporting, and addressing potential conflicts of interest
