Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage, overtime pay, and record-keeping requirements for employment in the United States
Equal Pay Act: Federal legislation ensuring non-discrimination in compensation between employees of different genders performing substantially equal work
Civil Rights Act Title VII: Federal law prohibiting discrimination in employment terms based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities
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, overtime, labor codes, and employment documentation requirements
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations affecting employment compensation and benefits taxation
At-Will Employment Doctrine: State-specific legal principle governing employment termination rights and conditions
ESIGN Act: Federal law governing the validity of electronic signatures in employment documents
Immigration Law (I-9 Compliance): Federal requirements for employment eligibility verification of all employees
