Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage, overtime pay, employee classification (exempt vs. non-exempt), and working hours 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 requiring reasonable accommodations for qualified 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: Federal law requiring employment eligibility verification (I-9) and prohibiting employment of unauthorized workers
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA): Federal law setting minimum standards for voluntary established pension and health plans in private industry
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law providing eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave annually
State Minimum Wage Laws: State-specific regulations that may require higher minimum wage than federal standards
State Overtime Regulations: State-specific rules governing overtime pay and calculations
State Break Requirements: State-specific regulations for mandatory meal and rest breaks
State Paid Sick Leave Laws: State-specific requirements for paid sick leave accrual and usage
At-Will Employment Provisions: State-specific modifications to the at-will employment doctrine
Non-Compete Regulations: State-specific rules governing the enforceability of non-compete agreements
State Paid Family Leave: State-specific requirements for paid family and medical leave programs
Local Municipal Laws: City or county-specific employment regulations that may affect employment terms
Collective Bargaining Agreements: Industry or company-specific union agreements that may affect employment terms
