Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage, overtime regulations, working hours, and record-keeping requirements for employees
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 protecting qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination in employment
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting workers 40 and older from employment discrimination based on age
Equal Pay Act: Federal law requiring equal pay for equal work regardless of gender
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law providing eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA): Federal law establishing workplace safety and health standards
National Labor Relations Act (NLRA): Federal law protecting employees' rights to organize and engage in protected concerted activities
Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA): Federal law requiring employers to verify employment eligibility of their employees
State Labor Laws: State-specific regulations governing employment relationships, which may provide additional or more stringent requirements than federal law
State Discrimination Laws: State-specific protections against workplace discrimination, often broader than federal protections
State Leave Laws: State-specific requirements for various types of employee leave, including paid sick leave and family leave
State Safety Regulations: State-specific workplace safety requirements that may exceed federal OSHA standards
State Privacy Laws: State-specific requirements for protecting employee privacy and personal information
Company Policies: Internal rules and procedures that must be consistent with both federal and state laws
