Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage, overtime pay, worker classification (exempt vs. non-exempt), and record-keeping requirements
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 requiring reasonable accommodations for qualified employees with disabilities and prohibiting disability discrimination
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting workers 40 and older from age discrimination
Equal Pay Act: Federal law requiring equal pay for equal work regardless of gender
Immigration Reform and Control Act: Federal law requiring employment eligibility verification (Form I-9) for all employees
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law providing eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave annually (applies to companies with 50+ employees)
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA): Federal law setting minimum standards for voluntary retirement and health benefit plans in private industry
State Employment Laws: Various state-specific regulations including minimum wage, overtime, break periods, sick leave, vacation pay, and at-will employment provisions
Non-Compete Agreements: State-specific regulations governing post-employment competition restrictions
Confidentiality Provisions: Legal requirements and restrictions regarding protection of company trade secrets and confidential information
Intellectual Property Rights: Laws governing ownership and protection of work-related inventions, creations, and innovations
Dispute Resolution Procedures: Legal framework for handling employment-related disputes, including arbitration and mediation provisions
Termination Clauses: Legal requirements for employment termination, notice periods, and severance provisions
