Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing overtime pay, minimum wage, recordkeeping, and working hours for remote employees
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law ensuring reasonable accommodations for disabled employees in remote work settings
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA): Federal regulations concerning workplace safety standards, including home office safety guidelines
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law governing leave rights and requirements for eligible remote employees
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA): Federal law addressing cybersecurity and unauthorized access to computer systems
State Data Privacy Laws: Various state-specific regulations governing data protection and privacy for remote workers
State Tax Laws: State-specific tax obligations and implications for remote workers, including multi-state tax considerations
Workers' Compensation Laws: State-specific regulations regarding injury coverage and protection for remote employees
State Wage and Hour Laws: State-specific requirements for minimum wage, overtime, and break periods for remote workers
Equipment and Expense Reimbursement Laws: State laws governing employer obligations for providing and maintaining remote work equipment and expenses
Cybersecurity Regulations: Industry-specific and general security standards for protecting company data in remote work settings
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Federal anti-discrimination law ensuring equal treatment in remote work opportunities and conditions
Immigration Law Requirements: Federal I-9 verification and work authorization requirements for remote employees
