National Labor Relations Act (NLRA/Wagner Act): Federal law establishing basic rights of private sector employees to organize, setting rules for collective bargaining, and defining unfair labor practices
Labor Management Relations Act (Taft-Hartley Act): Federal legislation regulating union activities, addressing strike provisions, and covering collective bargaining procedures
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage requirements, overtime pay provisions, and record-keeping requirements
Civil Rights Act (Title VII): Federal legislation establishing anti-discrimination provisions and equal employment opportunity requirements
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law mandating reasonable accommodation requirements and disability discrimination protections
State Labor Laws: State-specific legislation covering right-to-work laws, minimum wage requirements, and break/leave requirements that vary by jurisdiction
State Safety Regulations: State-specific safety requirements including state OSHA requirements and industry-specific safety standards
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA): Federal law establishing workplace safety and health standards
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law providing eligible employees with job-protected leave for qualified medical and family reasons
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA): Federal law setting minimum standards for pension and health benefit plans in private industry
Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN): Federal law requiring employers to provide advance notification of qualified plant closings and mass layoffs
