Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards. Key requirements include minimum wage compliance, overtime calculations, and maintaining accurate employee time records.
Civil Rights Act - Title VII: Federal law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Requires implementation of equal employment opportunity policies and anti-discrimination measures.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities and prohibiting discrimination based on disability status.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting workers age 40 and older from employment discrimination based on age.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law providing eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for specified family and medical reasons.
Immigration Reform and Control Act: Federal law requiring employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all employees by completing Form I-9.
National Labor Relations Act: Federal law protecting employees' rights to organize and engage in collective bargaining, whether unionized or not.
State Labor Laws: State-specific regulations governing minimum wage, overtime, break periods, and other employment conditions that may exceed federal requirements.
State Employment Discrimination Laws: State-specific anti-discrimination provisions that may provide additional protected categories or different compliance thresholds beyond federal law.
State Leave Laws: State-specific requirements for paid sick leave, family leave, and vacation pay that may provide additional benefits beyond federal requirements.
State Workers' Compensation Laws: State-specific requirements for providing insurance coverage for work-related injuries and illnesses, including reporting obligations.
State Unemployment Insurance Laws: State-specific requirements for unemployment insurance contributions and eligibility criteria for benefits.
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax law governing employee classification (employee vs. independent contractor) 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.
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA): Federal law establishing workplace safety standards and requiring employers to provide a safe working environment.
State Non-Compete Laws: State-specific regulations governing the enforceability of non-compete agreements, including restrictions on duration and geographic scope.
