Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA): Federal law ensuring safe and healthful working conditions by setting and enforcing standards for workplace safety
Immigration Reform and Control Act: Federal law requiring employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of their employees
Internal Revenue Code - Contractor Classification: Federal tax regulations governing the classification of workers as independent contractors versus employees
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities and ensuring accessibility standards
State Contractor Licensing Requirements: State-specific regulations governing the licensing and certification of plumbing contractors
State Plumbing Codes: State-specific technical requirements and standards for plumbing installations and modifications
State Workers' Compensation Laws: State-specific requirements for insurance coverage protecting workers injured on the job
Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC): Industry standard providing minimum requirements and standards for plumbing installations
International Plumbing Code (IPC): Comprehensive set of regulations for plumbing systems to protect public health and safety
Davis-Bacon Act: Federal law requiring payment of prevailing wages on public works projects
Little Miller Act: State-level requirements for payment and performance bonds on public construction projects
Mechanics' Lien Laws: State laws protecting contractors' rights to payment by placing a lien on the improved property
Clean Water Act: Federal law regulating the discharge of pollutants into water and quality standards for surface waters
Safe Drinking Water Act: Federal law ensuring the quality of drinking water and implementing regulations for plumbing systems
