Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting full-time and part-time workers
Equal Employment Opportunity Laws: Federal laws prohibiting workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law protecting individuals with disabilities from discrimination in the workplace and requiring reasonable accommodations
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law providing eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for specified family and medical reasons
Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA): Federal law requiring employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of their employees
Form I-9 Requirements: Federal documentation requirements for verifying the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States
Privacy Act of 1974: Federal law establishing a code of fair information practices governing the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of personal information
HIPAA: Federal law protecting sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without patient's consent or knowledge
State Labor Codes: State-specific laws governing employment relationships, working conditions, and labor rights within individual states
Truth in Reference Laws: State-specific laws governing the content and manner of providing employment references and protecting against defamation claims
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific requirements and professional licensing standards that may affect employment documentation in particular industries
Documentation Retention Requirements: Federal and state requirements for maintaining employment records and documentation for specified periods
