Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage, overtime pay, employee classification (exempt vs. non-exempt), and record-keeping requirements
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations covering tax withholding, employee vs. independent contractor classification, and benefits taxation
Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA): Federal law regulating employee benefit plans and their administration in private industry
Immigration Reform and Control Act: Federal law requiring employment eligibility verification for all employees
Equal Employment Opportunity Laws: Federal laws including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, ADA, and ADEA, protecting against workplace discrimination
State Labor Laws: State-specific regulations governing minimum wage, overtime, and meal/rest break requirements
State Employment Security Laws: State-level regulations covering unemployment insurance and workers' compensation requirements
State Contract Laws: State-specific regulations governing contract enforceability, including non-compete clauses and at-will employment provisions
State Privacy Laws: State-level regulations concerning data protection and confidentiality requirements in employment relationships
Scope of Employment: Key contract section defining job duties, responsibilities, and expectations of the employment relationship
Compensation Structure: Contract provisions detailing salary, bonuses, commissions, and other forms of compensation
Benefits: Contract sections covering health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other employee benefits
Term and Termination: Contract provisions specifying duration of employment and conditions for termination
Confidentiality: Provisions protecting company trade secrets and confidential information
Intellectual Property Rights: Clauses governing ownership of work product and innovations created during employment
Non-compete/Non-solicitation: Restrictions on post-employment competition and solicitation of employees or customers
Dispute Resolution: Procedures for handling employment-related disputes, including arbitration or mediation requirements
Choice of Law/Venue: Specifications for which state's laws govern the agreement and where disputes will be resolved
Integration/Modification Clauses: Provisions establishing the agreement as complete and defining how modifications can be made
