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Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in government

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Laws: Federal laws prohibiting workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting workers and job applicants age 40 and older from age-based discrimination

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs

Food Handler Certification Requirements: State-specific regulations requiring food service workers to obtain proper certification for safe food handling practices

OSHA Standards: Federal workplace safety and health standards that protect workers from hazards in the workplace, including specific provisions for food service industry

Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA): Federal law requiring employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of their employees using Form I-9

Child Labor Provisions: FLSA regulations specifically governing the employment of minors, including restrictions on working hours and hazardous occupations

State Labor Laws: State-specific regulations governing employment conditions, which may exceed federal requirements for minimum wage, breaks, and working conditions

Local Work Permit Requirements: City or state-specific requirements for obtaining necessary work permits, particularly relevant for young workers in food service industry