Civil Service Reform Act 1978: Federal law that governs labor-management relations in federal sector and establishes framework for collective bargaining in federal employment
National Labor Relations Act (NLRA): While public sector employees are generally exempt, certain principles may be relevant for collective bargaining structure
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage, overtime regulations, and record keeping requirements for employees
Title VII of Civil Rights Act: Equal Employment Opportunity law preventing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations for qualified employees with disabilities
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting workers 40 and older from age-based discrimination
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law providing eligible employees with unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons
State Public Employment Relations Acts: State-specific laws defining collective bargaining rights and procedures for state public employees
State Civil Service Laws: State-specific laws governing merit systems, classification, and compensation rules for public employees
State Wage and Hour Laws: State-specific regulations regarding minimum wage, overtime, and working conditions
Public Sector Pension Regulations: Laws governing retirement benefits and pension systems for public sector employees
Grievance Procedures: State-specific requirements for handling employee complaints and disputes in public sector
Sunshine Laws: Open meeting laws requiring certain government proceedings and decisions to be conducted openly
Public Records Requirements: Laws governing the maintenance and accessibility of public employment records and documents
Budget and Appropriation Laws: Laws governing public sector funding and financial allocations that may impact collective bargaining agreements
