Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting workers in the private sector and in federal, state, and local governments

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): Federal regulations that protect job applicants from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Federal law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin, which must be considered in job application materials

Food Handler's Certification: State-specific requirements for food service workers to ensure proper food safety and handling procedures

ServSafe Certification: Industry-standard certification for food service workers covering food safety, handling, and sanitation requirements

Alcohol Service Certification: State-specific requirements for serving alcoholic beverages, such as TIPS or state-mandated responsible alcohol service training

Personal Information Protection: Laws governing the protection and proper handling of personal information in job applications and employment documents

Previous Employer Confidentiality: Legal obligations to maintain confidentiality of trade secrets and proprietary information from previous employers

Immigration Law Compliance: Federal requirements regarding work authorization and employment eligibility verification (I-9 form)