Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards. Key considerations include minimum wage requirements, overtime calculations, and employee classification.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Federal anti-discrimination law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Must be reflected in equal opportunity and anti-discrimination provisions.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and protecting against disability-based discrimination in the workplace.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law providing eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year, with continuation of health benefits.

Immigration Reform and Control Act: Federal law requiring employers to verify employment eligibility of all employees through Form I-9 completion and documentation.

State Labor Laws: State-specific regulations governing minimum wage, break periods, overtime, and final paycheck requirements. May provide additional protections beyond federal law.

State Leave Laws: State-specific requirements for paid sick leave, family leave, and vacation policies, which may exceed federal FMLA provisions.

Employment At-Will Provisions: State-specific requirements regarding at-will employment relationships and exceptions to the at-will doctrine, including public policy and implied contract exceptions.

Non-Compete and Confidentiality Laws: State-specific restrictions and requirements governing non-compete agreements, trade secret protections, and confidentiality provisions in employment contracts.

Workers' Compensation Laws: State-specific requirements for workers' compensation insurance coverage and reporting obligations for workplace injuries and illnesses.