Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage requirements, overtime pay regulations, and employee classification (exempt vs. non-exempt)

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 employees with disabilities and prohibiting disability-based discrimination

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

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

Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA): Federal law requiring employers to verify employment eligibility of hired individuals

Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA): Federal law setting minimum standards for voluntary established pension and health plans in private industry

State Labor Laws: State-specific regulations governing minimum wage, break periods, meal periods, and overtime requirements

State Employment Discrimination Laws: State-specific protections against employment discrimination, often including additional protected classes beyond federal law

State Leave Laws: State-specific regulations regarding paid sick leave, family leave, and vacation policies

State Non-Compete Laws: State-specific regulations governing the enforceability and limitations of non-compete agreements

State Wage Payment Laws: State-specific requirements for payment frequency, final paycheck timing, and other wage-related matters