Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage, overtime pay, working hours, and record-keeping requirements for employment
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Federal law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations for qualified employees with disabilities and prohibiting disability discrimination
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting workers 40 and older from age discrimination
Equal Pay Act: Federal law requiring equal pay for equal work regardless of gender
Immigration Reform and Control Act: Federal law requiring I-9 verification of employment eligibility
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law providing eligible employees with unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons
State Employment Laws: State-specific regulations regarding minimum wage, overtime, paid sick leave, and additional discrimination protections
At-Will Employment Doctrine: State-specific modifications to the employment-at-will relationship between employer and employee
Background Check Requirements: Contingency conditions related to criminal history, credit checks, and compliance with Fair Credit Reporting Act
Drug Testing Requirements: Contingency conditions related to pre-employment drug screening and compliance with state drug testing laws
Reference and Education Verification: Contingency conditions related to verification of previous employment, education credentials, and professional licenses
Contingency Period Terms: Specific timeframes and deadlines for meeting all contingency requirements and conditions of employment
Offer Withdrawal Rights: Terms specifying the employer's right to withdraw the offer and circumstances under which withdrawal is permitted
