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.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Federal anti-discrimination law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Includes equal employment opportunity requirements.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities and protecting against disability-based discrimination.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting workers age 40 and older from employment discrimination based on age.
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.
Immigration Reform and Control Act: Federal law requiring employers to verify employment eligibility of all employees through Form I-9 completion and documentation.
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax law governing employee classification, tax withholding requirements, and employment tax obligations.
State Labor Laws: State-specific requirements regarding minimum wage, break periods, paid sick leave, vacation pay, and final paycheck requirements that may exceed federal standards.
State Anti-Discrimination Laws: State-specific protections against discrimination that may provide additional protected categories or different coverage thresholds than federal law.
State Unemployment Insurance Laws: State-specific requirements for unemployment insurance coverage and employer contributions.
Workers' Compensation Laws: State-specific requirements for providing workers' compensation insurance and handling workplace injury claims.
Non-Compete and Confidentiality Laws: State-specific regulations governing the enforceability of non-compete agreements and protection of confidential information.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Specialized rules and requirements that apply to specific industries or professions that may affect employment terms.
Collective Bargaining Agreements: If applicable, any existing union agreements that may affect the terms and conditions of employment.
