Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing standards for wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment in both private and government sectors
Equal Employment Opportunity Laws: Federal laws ensuring workplace discrimination protection and equal opportunity in employment practices
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Federal law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law protecting individuals with disabilities from discrimination in various contexts, including employment
Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA): Federal law requiring employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of their employees
Form I-9 Requirements: Federal documentation requirements for verifying the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States
Privacy Act of 1974: Federal law establishing a code of fair information practices governing the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of personal information
Fair Credit Reporting Act: Federal law regulating the collection, dissemination, and use of consumer information, including employment records
E-SIGN Act: Federal law ensuring the legal validity of electronic signatures and electronic documents in commerce
Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA): State-level law providing legal framework for electronic transactions and signatures
EEOC Record-Keeping Requirements: Federal requirements for maintaining employment records and documentation as per Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidelines
Truth in Reference Laws: State-specific laws governing the provision of employment references and protection against defamation claims
