Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers
Title VII of Civil Rights Act 1964: Federal law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law protecting qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination in employment contexts
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting workers 40 and older from employment discrimination based on age
Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA): Federal law requiring employers to verify employment eligibility of all new hires
State Employment Laws: Various state-specific regulations including minimum wage requirements, at-will employment provisions, and labor codes
At-Will Employment Doctrine: Legal principle allowing either employer or employee to terminate employment relationship at any time without cause, subject to exceptions
Trial Period Terms: Specific contractual provisions defining duration, evaluation criteria, and conditions of the probationary period
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA): Federal law setting minimum standards for employee benefit plans in private industry
Privacy Laws: Federal and state regulations governing data protection and employee privacy rights in the workplace
Worker Classification Guidelines: IRS and Department of Labor guidelines for determining proper classification of workers as employees or independent contractors
