National Labor Relations Act (NLRA): Federal law that governs labor relations and protects employees' rights to organize, engage in collective bargaining, and address grievances
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing standards for wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Federal law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law protecting qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination in employment and requiring reasonable accommodations
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting workers 40 and older from employment discrimination based on age
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law providing eligible employees with job-protected leave for qualified medical and family reasons
State Labor Laws: Specific state-level regulations governing employment relationships, working conditions, and labor rights that may exceed federal requirements
State Anti-Discrimination Laws: State-specific protections against workplace discrimination that may provide additional protections beyond federal law
State Workers' Compensation Laws: State-specific regulations governing workplace injury compensation and related grievances
EEOC Guidelines: Federal administrative guidelines for implementing and enforcing anti-discrimination laws and handling related grievances
NLRB Regulations: Federal administrative rules governing labor relations, union activities, and grievance procedures
Collective Bargaining Agreements: Existing labor contracts between employer and unions that may establish specific grievance procedures and requirements
Contract Law Fundamentals: Basic legal principles governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation applicable to settlement agreements
Voluntary Waiver Requirements: Legal standards ensuring that any rights waived in the settlement agreement are done so knowingly and voluntarily
Confidentiality Provisions: Legal requirements and limitations regarding confidentiality clauses in settlement agreements
Release of Claims Language: Specific legal terminology required for valid release of claims in settlement agreements
Procedural Time Limits: Statutory and administrative deadlines for filing and resolving grievances
Documentation Requirements: Legal standards for maintaining records and documenting the grievance settlement process
