Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards
Equal Employment Opportunity Laws (EEO): Federal laws prohibiting workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and other protected characteristics
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations for qualified employees with disabilities and prohibiting discrimination
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting workers 40 and older from employment discrimination based on age
State Employment Laws: Various state-specific regulations covering minimum wage, employment at-will doctrine, non-compete agreements, and paid leave requirements
Immigration Reform and Control Act: Federal law requiring employers to verify employment eligibility and prohibiting employment discrimination based on immigration status
State Contract Law: State-specific rules governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation, including Statute of Frauds requirements
E-SIGN Act: Federal law establishing legal validity of electronic signatures and records in commercial transactions
Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA): State-level law providing legal framework for electronic signatures and records in business transactions
Data Privacy Laws: State and industry-specific requirements for handling and protecting personal information in employment context
IRS Classification Guidelines: Federal guidelines determining proper classification of workers as employees or independent contractors
