Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Laws: Federal laws prohibiting workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations for qualified employees with disabilities and prohibiting discrimination

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

State Employment Laws: Various state-specific regulations covering minimum wage, overtime, breaks, leave requirements, and at-will employment doctrine

Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA): Federal law requiring employers to verify employment eligibility and maintain Form I-9 documentation

Employee Classification Rules: Federal and state guidelines for properly classifying workers as exempt/non-exempt and employee/independent contractor

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

Affordable Care Act (ACA): Federal law establishing healthcare requirements and obligations for employers

COBRA: Federal law providing continuation of group health coverage that otherwise might be terminated

HIPAA: Federal law providing privacy standards to protect patients' medical records and other health information

State Privacy Laws: State-specific regulations governing the collection, storage, and use of employee personal information

Contract Documentation Requirements: State-specific rules governing employment contracts, including statute of frauds and record-keeping requirements