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
National Labor Relations Act (NLRA): Federal law protecting workers' rights to organize and engage in collective bargaining, crucial for staffing agreements involving unionized workplaces
Equal Employment Opportunity Laws: Federal laws prohibiting workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and protecting against disability discrimination
Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA): Federal law requiring employers to verify employment eligibility of all workers, including I-9 verification requirements
Worker Classification Guidelines: IRS and state-specific rules determining whether workers should be classified as employees or independent contractors
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA): Federal law setting minimum standards for employee benefit plans in private industry
Affordable Care Act (ACA): Federal healthcare law establishing requirements for employer-provided health insurance and related reporting obligations
Occupational Safety and Health Act: Federal law establishing workplace safety standards and employer obligations to maintain a safe working environment
Workers' Compensation Requirements: State-specific insurance requirements protecting employees who are injured or disabled on the job
State Labor Laws: Various state-specific regulations governing employment relationships, including minimum wage, overtime, and break requirements
Data Privacy Requirements: Federal and state laws governing the collection, storage, and protection of employee personal information
Contract Law Principles: State-specific contract formation and enforcement rules, including Uniform Commercial Code provisions applicable to service contracts
Tax Obligations: Federal, state, and local tax requirements including payroll taxes, unemployment insurance, and reporting obligations
Industry-Specific Regulations: Specialized requirements for particular industries such as healthcare, construction, or professional services
Intellectual Property Protections: Laws governing trade secrets, confidential information, and intellectual property rights in the employment context
