Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage, overtime pay, child labor restrictions, and record-keeping requirements for employees
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Federal law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities and prohibiting disability discrimination
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting workers 40 and older from age discrimination
Equal Pay Act: Federal law requiring equal pay for equal work regardless of gender
Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA): Federal law requiring employers to verify employment eligibility through I-9 documentation
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law providing eligible employees with unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons
National Labor Relations Act (NLRA): Federal law governing employee rights regarding unions and collective bargaining
State Wage and Hour Laws: State-specific regulations regarding minimum wage, overtime, and work hours that may exceed federal requirements
State Leave Laws: State-specific requirements for paid sick leave, family leave, and other types of employee leave
Employment At-Will Doctrine: State-specific provisions regarding the employment at-will relationship and its exceptions
Non-Compete Regulations: State-specific rules governing the enforceability and limitations of non-compete agreements
Final Paycheck Laws: State-specific requirements for timing and method of final wage payment upon employment termination
Worker Classification: Federal and state guidelines for properly classifying workers as employees versus independent contractors
Benefits and Compensation: Legal requirements regarding employee benefits, compensation structure, and related disclosures
Confidentiality and IP Protection: Legal framework for protecting company confidential information and intellectual property through employment agreements
Dispute Resolution: Legal requirements and best practices for establishing dispute resolution procedures in employment agreements
