Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers

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 discrimination

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting workers 40 and older from employment discrimination based on age

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): Federal regulations ensuring equal opportunity in employment practices and preventing workplace discrimination

Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA): Federal law requiring employers to verify employment eligibility of all employees and prohibiting employment discrimination based on immigration status

I-9 Employment Verification: Federal requirement for employers to verify identity and employment authorization of hired employees

State Labor Codes: State-specific laws governing employment relationships, working conditions, and labor rights

State Non-Compete Regulations: State-specific rules governing the enforcement and limitations of non-compete agreements

Contract Law Requirements: State-specific requirements for contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation including Statute of Frauds

Data Privacy Laws: Federal and state regulations governing the collection, storage, and use of employee personal information

Fair Credit Reporting Act: Federal law regulating the collection and use of consumer credit information, including employment background checks

IRS Employment Classifications: Federal tax regulations defining employee classifications and related tax obligations

Worker Classification Standards: Federal and state guidelines for determining independent contractor versus employee status