Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards
State Employment Laws: State-specific regulations governing employment relationships and working conditions
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): Federal regulations ensuring equal opportunity in employment practices and preventing workplace discrimination
Contract Formation Laws: Basic legal principles governing contract formation, including offer, acceptance, and consideration
State Contract Laws: State-specific regulations governing contract formation and enforcement
Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that certain contracts must be in writing to be enforceable
At-Will Employment Doctrine: Legal principle allowing employment termination by either party at any time, with state-specific variations
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
State Privacy Laws: State-specific regulations governing the collection, storage, and use of personal information
Record Keeping Requirements: Federal and state mandates for maintaining employment records and documentation retention periods
