Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards. Key considerations include minimum wage requirements, overtime calculations, and employee classification.
Equal Employment Opportunity Laws: Bundle of federal laws including Title VII, ADA, ADEA, and Equal Pay Act, protecting against workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and ensuring equal pay.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law providing eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year, with continuation of health benefits.
Immigration Reform and Control Act: Federal law requiring employers to verify employment eligibility of all employees through Form I-9 completion and documentation.
National Labor Relations Act: Federal law protecting employees' rights to organize, join unions, and engage in collective bargaining, regardless of union membership.
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 protections against discrimination that may provide additional protected categories or different coverage thresholds than federal law.
State Leave Laws: State-specific regulations regarding paid sick leave, family leave, and vacation policies, which may provide greater benefits than federal law.
At-Will Employment Rules: State-specific variations and exceptions to the at-will employment doctrine, including notice requirements and recognized exceptions.
Non-Compete and Confidentiality Regulations: State-specific restrictions and requirements regarding non-compete agreements, trade secret protection, and confidentiality provisions.
Worker Classification Guidelines: Federal and state rules governing employee vs. independent contractor classification and exempt vs. non-exempt status determination.
Benefits and Insurance Requirements: Mandatory insurance requirements including workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, and health insurance under applicable laws.
Workplace Safety Regulations: OSHA requirements and industry-specific safety regulations that must be acknowledged in employment agreements.
Termination Provisions: State-specific requirements regarding notice periods, severance, final paycheck timing, and other termination-related obligations.
