Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage, overtime pay, child labor restrictions, and record-keeping requirements for employers

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Federal anti-discrimination law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and prohibiting disability-based discrimination

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

Equal Pay Act: Federal law requiring equal pay for equal work regardless of gender

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

Immigration Reform and Control Act: Federal law requiring employers to verify employment eligibility of all employees (I-9 verification)

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

National Labor Relations Act (NLRA): Federal law protecting employees' rights to organize and engage in collective bargaining

State Labor Laws: State-specific regulations governing minimum wage, overtime, breaks, and pay frequency requirements

State Leave Laws: State-specific requirements for paid sick leave, family leave, and vacation policies

Non-Compete Laws: State-specific restrictions and requirements governing non-competition agreements between employers and employees

At-Will Employment Doctrine: State-specific variations and exceptions to the employment-at-will doctrine

State Anti-Discrimination Laws: State-specific protected categories and compliance requirements beyond federal anti-discrimination laws

Workers' Compensation Laws: State-specific insurance requirements and reporting obligations for workplace injuries and illnesses

Industry-Specific Regulations: Additional regulations applicable to specific industries or sectors

Local Municipality Laws: City or county-specific employment regulations and requirements

Union Agreements: Collective bargaining agreements and union-specific requirements if applicable to the workplace