Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting employees in the private sector and in federal, state, and local governments
Equal Pay Act: Federal law requiring employers to provide equal pay for equal work, regardless of gender
Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA): Federal law requiring the collection of Social Security and Medicare taxes from both employers and employees
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax laws governing income tax withholding and reporting requirements for employment compensation
State Labor Laws: State-specific regulations governing minimum wage, working conditions, and employment terms that may exceed federal requirements
Immigration Reform and Control Act: Federal law requiring employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of their 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
Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act: Federal law ensuring the legal validity of electronic signatures and records in interstate commerce
At-will Employment Doctrine: State-specific legal principle allowing either employer or employee to terminate employment at any time without cause, subject to exceptions
