Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage, overtime pay, working hours restrictions, record-keeping requirements, and trainee/intern classification criteria
Title VII of Civil Rights Act: Federal law mandating anti-discrimination provisions and equal employment opportunity requirements in the workplace
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and protecting against disability-based discrimination
Immigration Reform and Control Act: Federal law requiring I-9 verification and work authorization verification for all employees
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law governing employee leave rights and employer obligations for companies meeting size requirements
State Labor Laws: State-specific regulations covering minimum wage, break periods, paid sick leave, and overtime rules that may exceed federal requirements
State Workers' Compensation Laws: State-specific requirements for employee injury coverage and incident reporting obligations
State Unemployment Insurance: State-specific requirements for employer registration and contribution obligations to unemployment insurance funds
DOL Trainee Guidelines: Department of Labor guidelines for trainee classification, including the six-factor test for unpaid internships
Industry-Specific Regulations: Relevant industry-specific training requirements, safety regulations, and licensing requirements
Company Policy Requirements: Internal company requirements covering training program structure, performance evaluation, and probationary period terms
