FLSA: Fair Labor Standards Act - Federal law establishing standards for wage, overtime pay, and working conditions
NLRA: National Labor Relations Act - Protects employees' rights to organize and engage in collective bargaining
Title VII: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin
ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act - Requires reasonable accommodations for qualified employees with disabilities and prohibits discrimination
ADEA: Age Discrimination in Employment Act - Protects workers 40 and older from age-based discrimination
State Labor Laws: Varying state-specific employment regulations that may provide additional employee protections beyond federal law
EEOC Guidelines: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission requirements for fair employment practices and documentation
Record Keeping Requirements: Federal and state mandated documentation retention policies for employment actions
Company Policies Compliance: Internal company procedures and progressive discipline policies that must be followed consistently
Collective Bargaining Agreements: Any applicable union contracts that may affect disciplinary procedures and documentation requirements
Due Process Requirements: Legal obligation to provide fair notice and opportunity for employee response to disciplinary actions
Non-Discrimination Compliance: Ensuring disciplinary actions are free from discriminatory intent or impact across protected classes
Confidentiality Requirements: Legal obligations to maintain privacy and proper handling of sensitive employee information
Performance Documentation: Specific documentation requirements for incidents, violations, and expected improvements in employee behavior
