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Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing standards for wage and hour requirements, though directors are typically exempt employees

Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA): Federal law governing employee benefit plans, including retirement and health benefits for directors

Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations affecting executive compensation, deferred compensation, and benefits

Securities Exchange Act: Federal law governing securities markets and protecting investors, particularly relevant for directors of public companies

Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Federal law establishing corporate governance and financial disclosure requirements for public companies

Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act: Federal law implementing financial regulatory reform, including executive compensation and corporate governance provisions

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities in employment

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting individuals 40 and older from employment discrimination

Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII): Federal law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law providing eligible employees with unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons

State Employment Laws: Varying state-specific regulations governing employment relationships and worker protections

State Corporate Laws: State-specific regulations governing corporate formation, operation, and director responsibilities

State Non-Compete Regulations: State-specific rules governing the enforceability and scope of non-compete agreements

Company Bylaws: Internal corporate rules governing director duties, responsibilities, and corporate operations

Corporate Governance Guidelines: Company-specific policies outlining board operations and director responsibilities

Stock Exchange Listing Requirements: Rules and regulations imposed by stock exchanges for listed companies, including director independence requirements

SEC Regulations: Federal securities regulations governing disclosure requirements and director responsibilities in public companies

Fiduciary Duties: Legal obligations of loyalty and care that directors owe to the corporation and its shareholders

D&O Insurance Requirements: Directors and Officers liability insurance coverage requirements and limitations

Change in Control Provisions: Regulations and requirements governing director rights and obligations during corporate ownership changes