Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers
Equal Employment Opportunity Laws: Federal laws prohibiting workplace discrimination and requiring equal treatment in hiring, promotion, and workplace conditions
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations for qualified employees with disabilities and prohibiting discrimination
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Federal law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting workers 40 and older from employment discrimination based on age
State Employment Laws: Various state-specific regulations including minimum wage, overtime, employment at-will, non-compete, and paid sick leave requirements
Immigration Reform and Control Act: Federal law requiring employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of their employees
Employee Benefits Legislation: Including ERISA, ACA, and COBRA, governing the administration of employee benefit plans and healthcare coverage
Tax Requirements: Federal and state tax withholding obligations, Social Security and Medicare contributions
Employment Classification Regulations: Laws governing proper classification of employees as full-time, part-time, exempt, or non-exempt
Contractual Requirements: Essential contract elements including at-will employment, confidentiality, IP rights, NDAs, and non-compete provisions
