Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing standards for wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment in both private and government sectors
Equal Employment Opportunity Laws: Federal laws ensuring equal workplace opportunities and prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin, applying to employers with 15 or more employees
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Protects qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination in job application procedures and employment
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Protects individuals 40 years or older from employment discrimination based on age
Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA): Requires employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of their employees using Form I-9
Form I-9 Requirements: Mandatory employment eligibility verification form that must be completed for all new hires in the United States
Fair Credit Reporting Act: Regulates the collection, dissemination, and use of consumer information, including background checks for employment purposes
State Employment Laws: Various state-specific regulations regarding employment certificates, verification requirements, and local employment standards
Ban the Box Laws: State and local laws that prohibit employers from asking about criminal history on initial job applications
Documentation Standards: Requirements for record-keeping, certification authenticity, and document retention in employment processes
Professional Licensing Requirements: Industry-specific certification and qualification verification standards required for certain professions
18 U.S.C. �� 1001: Federal law criminalizing knowingly making false statements in matters within federal jurisdiction, including employment documentation
