Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing standards for wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment that must be considered in departmental changes affecting compensation or work hours
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): Federal regulations ensuring workplace changes do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities, which must be considered in any departmental reorganization
National Labor Relations Act (NLRA): Federal law protecting union workers' rights and requiring consultation with unions for certain workplace changes
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA): Federal regulations ensuring workplace safety standards are maintained during and after any departmental changes
HIPAA Compliance: Federal law protecting medical information privacy that must be considered if departmental changes involve health-related data or medical records
State Privacy Laws: Various state-specific regulations governing the protection of employee personal information during organizational changes
Internal Company Policies: Established organizational protocols and procedures that must be followed during departmental changes
Documentation Requirements: Federal and state mandated record-keeping standards for organizational changes, including retention periods and documentation formats
State Labor Laws: State-specific employment regulations that may impose additional requirements on departmental changes beyond federal standards
