Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage, overtime pay, record-keeping requirements, and child labor restrictions that must be reflected in employment agreements
Title VII of Civil Rights Act 1964: Federal anti-discrimination law requiring equal employment opportunity provisions and protection against workplace discrimination
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring reasonable accommodation provisions and protection against disability discrimination
Immigration Reform and Control Act: Federal law requiring employment eligibility verification (I-9 requirements) to be acknowledged in employment documentation
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law governing employee leave rights that may need to be referenced if applicable based on company size
State Employment Laws: State-specific regulations on minimum wage, overtime, meal breaks, and paid sick leave that must be incorporated into the agreement
At-Will Employment Provisions: State-specific rules regarding at-will employment, including any exceptions and notice requirements
Probationary Period Regulations: State-specific rules regarding maximum duration limits and notice requirements for probationary periods
Duration and Evaluation: Contract elements specifying probationary period length and performance evaluation criteria
Compensation and Benefits: Contract elements detailing salary, benefits eligibility, and other compensation terms during probationary period
Confidentiality and IP: Contract elements covering confidentiality requirements and intellectual property rights during and after employment
Termination Conditions: Contract elements specifying grounds for termination and process during probationary period
Dispute Resolution: Contract elements outlining procedures for handling employment-related disputes
Non-Compete Provisions: Contract elements covering any non-compete or non-solicitation requirements, subject to state enforceability laws
