Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing standards for minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor requirements
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 protecting qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination in employment
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting workers 40 and older from employment discrimination based on age
Equal Pay Act: Federal law requiring equal pay for equal work regardless of gender
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law providing eligible employees with unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons
Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA): Federal law requiring employers to verify employment eligibility of hired individuals
National Labor Relations Act (NLRA): Federal law protecting employees' rights to organize and engage in collective bargaining
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA): Federal law setting minimum standards for pension and health benefit plans in private industry
State Wage and Hour Laws: State-specific regulations governing minimum wage and overtime requirements that may exceed federal standards
State Leave Laws: State-specific regulations regarding various types of employee leave, which may provide additional benefits beyond FMLA
Workers' Compensation Laws: State-specific requirements for providing insurance coverage for work-related injuries and illnesses
State Anti-Discrimination Laws: State-specific protections against employment discrimination that may be broader than federal laws
Non-Compete Regulations: State-specific rules governing the enforceability of non-compete agreements and restrictions
Intellectual Property Laws: Federal and state laws governing the ownership and protection of intellectual property created during employment
At-Will Employment Doctrine: State-specific interpretations of the employment-at-will doctrine and its exceptions
