Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing mandatory training, work hours, and compensation requirements for training time. Critical for determining if training time is compensable work time.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Federal anti-discrimination law ensuring training opportunities and content are provided without discrimination based on protected characteristics.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations in training programs for individuals with disabilities.
State Vocational Education Laws: State-specific regulations governing vocational training programs and requirements.
Professional Certification Requirements: Industry-specific regulations and standards for professional training and certification programs.
FERPA: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act governing the handling and privacy of educational records and training documentation.
State Contract Laws: Legal requirements for contract formation, including offer, acceptance, and consideration specific to the governing state.
Tax Regulations: Federal and state tax implications for training expenses and reimbursements.
Copyright Laws: Protection of training materials, intellectual property rights, and usage restrictions.
OSHA Regulations: Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements for safety-related training and documentation.
Trade Secret Protection Laws: Legal framework for protecting confidential business information shared during training.
State Privacy Laws: State-specific requirements for handling personal information collected during training programs.
