Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards. Must be considered for basic employment terms and compensation structure.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Federal anti-discrimination law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Must be reflected in equal opportunity and anti-discrimination provisions.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations for qualified employees with disabilities and prohibiting disability discrimination.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting workers 40 and older from age discrimination. Must be considered in employment terms and termination provisions.
Equal Pay Act: Federal law requiring equal pay for equal work regardless of gender. Must be reflected in compensation structures and policies.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law providing eligible employees with unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons. Must be incorporated into leave provisions.
Immigration Reform and Control Act: Federal law requiring employers to verify employment eligibility. Must be referenced in hiring procedures and documentation requirements.
National Labor Relations Act: Federal law protecting employees' rights to unionize and engage in collective bargaining. Must be considered in employment terms and conditions.
State Minimum Wage Laws: State-specific requirements for minimum wage rates, which may exceed federal standards. Must be incorporated into compensation terms.
State Overtime Regulations: State-specific rules for overtime pay and exemptions. Must be reflected in working hours and compensation provisions.
State Leave Requirements: State-specific mandatory leave entitlements, which may provide additional rights beyond FMLA. Must be included in leave provisions.
State Termination Laws: State-specific requirements for employment termination, notice periods, and final pay. Must be incorporated into termination clauses.
State Non-Compete Restrictions: State-specific limitations on non-compete agreements and their enforceability. Must be considered if including non-compete provisions.
State Workers' Compensation Requirements: State-specific obligations for workers' compensation insurance and coverage. Must be referenced in employment terms.
At-Will Employment Doctrine: Legal principle allowing employment termination by either party at any time, subject to exceptions. Must be addressed in relation to minimum term provisions.
Contract Enforceability Requirements: Legal requirements for contract validity, including consideration, capacity, and mutual intent. Must be satisfied in contract structure.
Dispute Resolution Procedures: Legal framework for handling employment disputes, including arbitration and mediation options. Must be specified in contract terms.
Confidentiality and IP Provisions: Legal requirements for protecting company confidential information and intellectual property. Must be included in appropriate contract sections.
