Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards. Key considerations include minimum wage requirements, overtime calculations, and proper employee classification.

Title VII of Civil Rights Act 1964: Federal anti-discrimination law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Must be reflected in equal opportunity and anti-discrimination provisions.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and protecting against disability-based discrimination in the workplace.

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

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

Immigration Reform and Control Act: Federal law requiring employers to verify employment eligibility of all workers through proper I-9 documentation.

State Labor Laws: State-specific requirements regarding minimum wage, break periods, final paycheck rules, and paid sick leave that may exceed federal standards.

State Discrimination Laws: State-specific anti-discrimination provisions that may include additional protected categories beyond federal law.

State Employment Provisions: State-specific requirements regarding at-will employment, non-compete agreements, and paid time off policies.

Workers' Compensation: State-mandated insurance program providing benefits to employees who suffer job-related injuries or illnesses.

Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax law governing employee classification, tax withholding requirements, and proper reporting of wages.

National Labor Relations Act: Federal law protecting employees' rights to organize and engage in collective bargaining, regardless of union membership.

Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA): Federal law establishing workplace safety standards and employer obligations to maintain a safe working environment.