National Labor Relations Act (NLRA/Wagner Act): Federal law that establishes basic rights of private sector employees to organize, sets rules for collective bargaining, and defines unfair labor practices
Labor Management Relations Act (Taft-Hartley Act): Federal law that regulates union activities, defines unfair labor practices by unions, and establishes rules for strikes and lockouts
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage requirements, overtime pay regulations, and record-keeping requirements
Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII): Federal law that prohibits discrimination and requires equal treatment provisions in the workplace
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations for disabled workers and establishing non-discrimination provisions
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law establishing employee leave rights and requirements for covered employers
State Labor Laws: Various state-specific regulations governing employment relationships and working conditions that may exceed federal requirements
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA): Federal law establishing workplace safety standards and employer obligations for maintaining a safe work environment
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA): Federal law setting minimum standards for pension and health benefit plans in private industry
Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act: Federal law requiring employers to provide advance notification of qualified plant closings and mass layoffs
Equal Pay Act: Federal law requiring equal pay for equal work regardless of gender
