Federal Arbitration Act (FAA): Primary federal law governing arbitration agreements in the United States, establishing the validity and enforceability of arbitration agreements in commercial transactions

National Labor Relations Act (NLRA): Federal law protecting employees' rights to engage in collective activity, which may impact certain provisions in arbitration agreements

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Federal law prohibiting employment discrimination that must be considered when drafting arbitration provisions for employment-related disputes

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law protecting rights of individuals with disabilities, which must be accounted for in employment arbitration agreements

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting workers 40 and older from age discrimination, which must be considered in arbitration provisions

State Arbitration Statutes: Various state-specific laws governing arbitration agreements that may impose additional requirements or restrictions

State Employment Laws: State-specific employment regulations that must be considered alongside federal requirements when drafting arbitration agreements

State Contract Laws: General contract formation and enforcement principles specific to each state that affect arbitration agreement validity

Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis (2018): Supreme Court precedent upholding the enforceability of class action waivers in employment arbitration agreements

Circuit City Stores v. Adams (2001): Supreme Court case establishing that the FAA applies to employment contracts, with limited exceptions

AT&T Mobility LLC v. Concepcion (2011): Supreme Court decision reinforcing federal policy favoring arbitration and preemption of state laws limiting arbitration agreements

Mutual Agreement Requirements: Legal requirement that arbitration agreements must be supported by mutual consideration and agreement between parties

Procedural Fairness Requirements: Legal standards requiring fair arbitration procedures, reasonable costs, and adequate discovery provisions

Ending Forced Arbitration Act 2021: Federal law prohibiting mandatory arbitration of sexual assault and sexual harassment claims

State Mandatory Arbitration Limitations: Recent state-specific restrictions on mandatory arbitration in employment contexts that must be considered in drafting