Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards. Key for establishing basic employment terms and compensation structure.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Federal anti-discrimination law that prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Essential for ensuring compliance with EEO requirements.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and protecting against disability-based discrimination.
Immigration Reform and Control Act: Federal law mandating employment eligibility verification through I-9 forms and work authorization checks.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law providing eligible employees with job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons.
National Labor Relations Act (NLRA): Federal law protecting employees' rights to organize and engage in collective bargaining, affecting workplace policies and procedures.
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA): Federal law establishing workplace safety standards and compliance requirements for employers.
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations governing employee classification, tax withholding, and social security/Medicare contributions.
State Labor Laws: State-specific requirements for minimum wage, break periods, paid sick leave, and unemployment insurance that may exceed federal standards.
State Workers' Compensation Laws: State-specific requirements for workplace injury coverage, reporting, and compliance obligations.
DOL Joint Employer Guidelines: Department of Labor guidance defining joint employer relationships, shared responsibilities, and liability allocation between multiple employers.
Benefits Administration Rules: Regulations governing the coordination and administration of health insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits between joint employers.
Privacy and Data Protection Laws: Federal and state requirements for protecting employee personal information and maintaining confidentiality in joint employment situations.
Local Employment Ordinances: City or county-specific employment requirements that may affect workplace policies and employee rights in specific jurisdictions.
