Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations for qualified employees with disabilities. Applies to employers with 15+ employees and defines disability and reasonable accommodation requirements.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage requirements, overtime regulations, and work hours and compensation standards.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law covering leave entitlements, job protection during medical leave, and its interaction with accommodations.
Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII): Federal law providing protection against discrimination and establishing religious accommodation requirements.
Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Federal law providing additional protections for federal employees and contractors with disabilities.
State Disability Laws: State-specific regulations that may provide more stringent requirements than federal ADA regulations.
State Employment Laws: State-specific regulations governing general employment conditions and requirements.
State Wage and Hour Regulations: State-specific rules governing minimum wage, overtime, and working hours that may exceed federal standards.
State Leave Laws: State-specific regulations governing employee leave rights and protections.
State Workers' Compensation Laws: State-specific regulations governing workplace injury compensation and accommodation requirements.
EEOC Guidelines: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidelines for implementing federal employment discrimination laws and accommodation requirements.
OSHA Requirements: Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards for workplace safety and health, including accommodation-related modifications.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific rules and requirements that may affect employment conditions and accommodations.
Collective Bargaining Agreements: Union contracts that may contain additional requirements for employee accommodations and working conditions.
