National Labor Relations Act (NLRA/Wagner Act): Federal law governing union formation, collective bargaining processes, and protection of workers' rights to organize. Defines unfair labor practices and establishes framework for labor-management relations.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal legislation establishing minimum wage requirements, overtime pay regulations, child labor restrictions, and record-keeping requirements for employers.
Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII): Federal law prohibiting workplace discrimination, establishing equal employment opportunity provisions, and protecting various classes from discrimination in employment.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and protecting against disability-based discrimination in the workplace.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal legislation providing eligible employees with job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons while maintaining health benefits.
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA): Federal law establishing workplace safety standards and health requirements that employers must maintain for their workers.
State Labor Laws: Various state-specific regulations governing employment relationships, which may provide additional or more stringent requirements than federal law.
State Minimum Wage Requirements: State-specific minimum wage rates which may exceed federal minimum wage levels and must be incorporated into employment agreements.
State Leave Provisions: State-specific leave requirements that may provide additional or different leave rights beyond federal FMLA provisions.
State Workers' Compensation Laws: State-mandated insurance systems providing benefits to employees who suffer job-related injuries or illnesses.
State Unemployment Insurance Requirements: State-specific systems providing temporary financial assistance to workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Specialized rules and requirements that apply to particular industries or sectors, which must be reflected in collective agreements.
Local Ordinances: Municipal or county-level employment regulations that may affect workplace conditions, benefits, or other employment terms.
Labor Law Precedents: Previous court decisions and arbitration rulings that establish binding or persuasive authority for interpreting labor law provisions.
Union-Specific Requirements: Particular rules, procedures, or conditions required by the specific union involved in the collective bargaining agreement.
Arbitration Procedures: Specific processes and procedures for resolving disputes between management and labor through arbitration mechanisms.
