Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards. Key provisions include minimum wage requirements, overtime calculations, and workplace documentation requirements.
Immigration and Nationality Act: Federal law requiring employment eligibility verification (I-9 process), work authorization checks, and compliance with visa requirements for foreign workers.
National Labor Relations Act (NLRA): Federal law protecting workers' rights to organize and engage in collective bargaining, including provisions for union formation and labor dispute resolution.
Civil Rights Laws Package: Collection of federal anti-discrimination laws including Title VII, ADA, ADEA, and Equal Pay Act, protecting workers from various forms of workplace discrimination.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law providing eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year, with continuation of health benefits.
State Labor Laws: State-specific regulations governing minimum wage, break periods, paid sick leave, and overtime rules that may exceed federal requirements.
Workers' Compensation Laws: State-specific requirements for providing insurance coverage for work-related injuries and illnesses.
State Unemployment Insurance: State-mandated program requiring employers to contribute to unemployment insurance funds for eligible workers.
OSHA Regulations: Federal workplace safety and health standards that employers must follow to ensure safe working conditions.
Employee Benefits Regulations: Including ERISA and ACA compliance requirements for managing employee benefit plans and health insurance provisions.
Worker Classification Rules: Federal and state guidelines for properly classifying workers as employees or independent contractors, including joint employer considerations.
