Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards. Key requirements for hospitality industry including wage calculations, tip credits, and working hours.
Title VII of Civil Rights Act 1964: Federal anti-discrimination law protecting employees from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Essential for establishing equal employment policies.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities and ensuring accessibility in workplace facilities.
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: Federal law requiring employers to verify employment eligibility of all workers through Form I-9 completion and documentation.
Service Charge and Tip Regulations: Specific rules governing tip credits, tip pooling arrangements, and service charge distribution in the hospitality industry.
Food Safety Requirements: Industry-specific regulations regarding food handler certifications and health safety training requirements.
State-Specific Employment Laws: Various state-level regulations including minimum wage, break requirements, paid sick leave, overtime rules, and discrimination protections that vary by jurisdiction.
OSHA Regulations: Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards for workplace safety and health requirements in the hospitality industry.
Workers' Compensation: State-mandated insurance program covering medical expenses and lost wages for employees injured on the job.
Unemployment Insurance: Federal-state program providing temporary financial assistance to eligible workers who become unemployed through no fault of their own.
National Labor Relations Act: Federal law protecting employees' rights to organize and engage in collective bargaining, including provisions for union and non-union workplaces.
