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 employee classification.
Equal Employment Opportunity Laws: Package of federal laws including Title VII of Civil Rights Act, ADA, ADEA, and Equal Pay Act. Ensures protection against discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and equal pay for equal work.
Immigration Reform and Control Act: Federal law requiring employers to verify employment eligibility of all employees through I-9 form completion and documentation verification.
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.
National Labor Relations Act (NLRA): Federal law protecting employees' rights to unionize, engage in collective bargaining, and participate in concerted activities for mutual aid or protection.
State Labor Laws: State-specific regulations governing minimum wage, overtime, meal breaks, rest periods, and other employment conditions that may exceed federal requirements.
State Employment Discrimination Laws: State-specific protections against employment discrimination, often including additional protected categories beyond federal law and specific reporting requirements.
State Leave Laws: State-specific regulations regarding paid sick leave, family leave, vacation policies, and other time-off requirements that may be more generous than federal standards.
At-Will Employment Doctrine: State-specific variations of the employment-at-will doctrine, including exceptions and implied contract provisions that affect termination rights.
Non-Compete and Confidentiality Requirements: State-specific restrictions and enforceability considerations regarding non-compete agreements, confidentiality clauses, and trade secret protections.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Specialized rules and requirements applicable to specific industries or professions that must be reflected in employment documentation.
Worker Classification Rules: Federal and state guidelines for properly classifying workers as employees or independent contractors, including tax implications and benefit eligibility.
