Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards for private and public sector employment
Equal Employment Opportunity Laws: Federal laws prohibiting workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations for qualified employees with disabilities and prohibiting discrimination
Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA): Federal law requiring employers to verify employment eligibility of all workers
State PE Licensing Requirements: State-specific regulations governing Professional Engineering licensure and practice requirements
State Engineering Practice Acts: State-specific laws regulating the practice of engineering and defining scope of professional responsibilities
NCEES Regulations: National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying standards and requirements for professional engineering practice
State Employment Laws: State-specific regulations regarding minimum wage, overtime, at-will employment, and non-compete agreements
OSHA Requirements: Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards for workplace safety and health in engineering and construction
ERISA: Employee Retirement Income Security Act governing employee benefit plans and pension requirements
FMLA: Family and Medical Leave Act providing eligible employees with job-protected leave for qualified medical and family reasons
Professional Liability Regulations: State-specific requirements for professional liability insurance and engineering liability standards
Intellectual Property Laws: Federal and state laws governing patents, trade secrets, and confidentiality in engineering work
Tax Requirements: Federal, state, and local tax obligations and employment classification guidelines for engineering positions
