Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing standards for wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment in both private and government sectors
Equal Employment Opportunity Laws: Federal laws ensuring workplace discrimination protection and equal opportunity in employment practices
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Federal law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law protecting individuals with disabilities from discrimination in various contexts, including employment
Privacy Act of 1974: Federal law establishing a code of fair information practices governing the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of personal information
Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA): Federal law requiring employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of their employees
Form I-9 Requirements: Federal documentation requirements for verifying the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States
E-Verify Regulations: Federal web-based system requirements for confirming employment eligibility of employees
State Labor Laws: State-specific regulations governing employment records and workplace standards
State Privacy Laws: State-specific regulations governing the protection and handling of personal information
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA): Federal law promoting the accuracy, fairness, and privacy of consumer information in the files of consumer reporting agencies
DOL Record Retention Guidelines: Federal requirements for maintaining employment-related records and documentation
