Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the education sector

Equal Employment Opportunity Laws: Federal laws prohibiting workplace discrimination and ensuring equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including education and employment

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Federal law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA): Federal education law that governs K-12 public education policy, requiring teachers to meet state educational standards

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA): Federal law protecting the privacy of student education records and defining teachers' responsibilities regarding student data

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Federal law ensuring services to children with disabilities and governing how states provide early intervention, special education, and related services

State Labor Laws: State-specific regulations governing employment conditions, including working hours, benefits, and employment contracts for teachers

State Teacher Certification Requirements: State-specific qualifications and certifications required to teach in public schools

Professional Development Requirements: Ongoing education and training requirements for teachers to maintain their certification and stay current with educational practices

Union Agreements: Collective bargaining agreements that may affect terms of employment, working conditions, and benefits for teachers in unionized districts

Professional Conduct Codes: Standards of professional behavior and ethics that teachers must adhere to in their educational role