Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage requirements, overtime pay regulations, and work hour restrictions
Equal Employment Opportunity Laws: Federal laws including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) ensuring workplace equality and non-discrimination
National Labor Relations Act (NLRA): Federal law protecting employee rights to organize and engage in collective bargaining
Immigration Reform and Control Act: Federal law requiring verification of work authorization and I-9 compliance
State Labor Laws: State-specific regulations governing minimum wage, break periods, and overtime requirements that may exceed federal standards
State Non-Compete Laws: State-specific regulations governing the enforceability, duration, and geographic scope of non-compete agreements
At-Will Employment Doctrine: State-specific modifications to the default rule that employment relationships can be terminated by either party at any time
Contract Law Principles: Common law principles governing consideration, mutual understanding, and capacity to contract
Duty of Loyalty: Common law principles governing employee obligations regarding confidentiality and protection of trade secrets
Trade Secret Protection: Legal provisions for protecting company confidential information and intellectual property rights
Notice Period Requirements: Legal and contractual obligations regarding reasonable notice periods and termination procedures
Benefits and Compensation Laws: Regulations governing healthcare benefits, retirement plans, and equity compensation
