Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards. Establishes baseline employment standards across all states.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Federal law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Requires equal employment opportunity practices.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities and protecting against disability-based discrimination.
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 employment eligibility of all employees through Form I-9 completion and documentation.
National Labor Relations Act: Federal law protecting employees' rights to organize, form unions, and engage in collective bargaining with employers.
State Minimum Wage Laws: State-specific regulations that may require higher minimum wage rates than federal standards.
State Overtime Regulations: State-specific rules governing overtime pay and exemptions, which may differ from federal requirements.
State Paid Sick Leave Laws: State-specific requirements for providing paid sick leave to employees, including accrual rates and usage conditions.
State Disability Laws: State-specific protections and accommodations for employees with disabilities, often extending beyond federal ADA requirements.
State Family Leave Laws: State-specific family and medical leave requirements, which may provide additional or more generous benefits than FMLA.
State Termination Requirements: State-specific rules governing employment termination, including notice periods, final paycheck timing, and severance requirements.
Non-Compete Regulations: State-specific rules governing the enforceability and limitations of non-compete agreements in employment contracts.
Meal and Rest Break Requirements: State-specific regulations mandating meal periods and rest breaks for employees during work hours.
Workers' Compensation Insurance: State-mandated insurance program providing benefits to employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses.
Unemployment Insurance: State-administered program providing temporary financial assistance to workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own.
State Payroll Tax Requirements: State-specific regulations governing the withholding and payment of state income taxes and other payroll-related taxes.
State Holiday and Vacation Regulations: State-specific rules regarding paid holidays, vacation time accrual, and payout of unused vacation time upon termination.
