Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and requires reasonable accommodations in the workplace
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA): Federal law establishing workplace safety standards and employer obligations to maintain a safe working environment
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law governing employee rights to take medical leave and return to work protection
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Federal law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting workers 40 and older from employment discrimination
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA): Federal law prohibiting discrimination based on genetic information in health coverage and employment
State Workplace Safety Regulations: State-specific laws and regulations governing workplace safety standards and protocols
State Workers' Compensation Laws: State-specific laws governing workplace injury compensation and return-to-work procedures
State Privacy Laws: State-specific regulations governing the collection, handling, and protection of personal and medical information
CDC Guidelines: Federal health agency recommendations for workplace safety and disease prevention protocols
HIPAA: Federal law establishing standards for protecting sensitive patient health information
EEOC Guidelines: Federal agency guidelines ensuring equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination in the workplace
Collective Bargaining Agreements: Legally binding agreements between employers and labor unions that may affect return-to-work policies
Liability Waiver Limitations: Legal restrictions on what rights can and cannot be waived by employees, including gross negligence exceptions
