Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the construction industry
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA): Federal law ensuring safe and healthful working conditions by setting and enforcing standards and providing training, outreach, education and assistance in construction sites
Davis-Bacon Act: Federal law requiring payment of prevailing wages on federally funded construction projects, including minimum wage rates for various trades
Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act: Federal law requiring overtime pay for laborers and mechanics on federal construction contracts over $100,000
Immigration Reform and Control Act: Federal law requiring employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all workers, including subcontractors
Internal Revenue Code - Worker Classification: Federal tax regulations governing the classification of workers as employees or independent contractors in construction projects
State Contractor Licensing Requirements: State-specific laws governing the licensing and certification requirements for contractors and subcontractors
State Workers' Compensation Laws: State-specific requirements for providing workers' compensation insurance coverage for construction workers
State Unemployment Insurance: State-specific requirements for unemployment insurance contributions and coverage for construction workers
State Construction Lien Laws: State-specific mechanics' and materialmen's lien rights and procedures for securing payment for construction work
State Prompt Payment Laws: State-specific requirements for timely payment to contractors and subcontractors on construction projects
State Safety Regulations: Additional state-specific safety requirements beyond federal OSHA standards for construction sites
AIA Contract Forms: Industry-standard construction contract forms published by the American Institute of Architects
Construction Industry Payment Protection Act: Legislation protecting contractors and subcontractors' right to payment for work performed on construction projects
Local Building Codes: Municipal and county-specific construction and building requirements that must be followed in construction projects
Bonding Requirements: Performance and payment bond requirements for construction projects to guarantee completion and payment to subcontractors
General Liability Insurance: Insurance coverage required for protecting against third-party claims for property damage or bodily injury
Workers' Compensation Insurance: Mandatory insurance coverage for workplace injuries and illnesses in construction projects
Professional Liability Insurance: Insurance coverage for errors and omissions in professional services provided in construction projects
Builder's Risk Insurance: Insurance coverage protecting the construction project from damage during the construction period
