Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting full-time and part-time workers
Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII): Federal law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities and preventing disability-based discrimination
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting workers 40 and older from age-based employment discrimination
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law providing eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year
National Labor Relations Act (NLRA): Federal law protecting employees' rights to organize and engage in collective bargaining
Equal Pay Act: Federal law requiring equal pay for equal work regardless of gender
State Employment Laws: Various state-specific regulations governing minimum wage, overtime, leave, discrimination, termination, and worker protections
Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that certain contracts, including those that cannot be performed within one year, must be in writing to be enforceable
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA): Federal law setting minimum standards for pension and health plans in private industry
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA): Federal law providing privacy standards to protect patients' medical records and other health information
Affordable Care Act: Federal law requiring employers with 50 or more full-time employees to provide health insurance coverage
Immigration Reform and Control Act: Federal law requiring employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of their employees
IRS Employment Regulations: Federal tax requirements governing employee classification, withholding, and reporting obligations
