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 proper record maintenance.
Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII): Federal anti-discrimination law that prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Includes equal employment opportunity requirements.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and protecting against disability-based discrimination in the workplace.
Immigration Reform and Control Act: Federal law requiring employers to verify employment eligibility and maintain proper I-9 documentation for all employees.
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.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting workers age 40 and older from employment discrimination based on age.
State Labor Laws: State-specific regulations governing employment conditions including minimum wage, break requirements, paid sick leave, vacation pay, and final paycheck requirements.
State Anti-Discrimination Laws: State-specific protections against discrimination that may provide additional protected categories or different coverage thresholds than federal law.
Joint Employer Liability: Legal framework determining shared responsibilities and liabilities between multiple employers in a tripartite arrangement.
Confidentiality and IP Rights: Provisions governing the protection of confidential information and ownership of intellectual property created during employment.
Non-Compete Provisions: State-specific restrictions on post-employment competition, including enforceability requirements and limitations.
Worker Classification: Legal framework for determining employee vs. independent contractor status and joint employment considerations in tripartite relationships.
Benefits Administration: Clear designation of responsibilities for providing and administering employee benefits, including healthcare, retirement plans, and workers' compensation.
Termination Provisions: Requirements for employment termination, including notice periods, severance terms, and procedures for returning company property.
Dispute Resolution: Framework for resolving employment-related disputes, including choice of law, venue selection, and arbitration provisions.
