Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting full-time and part-time workers

Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII): Federal law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin

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

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

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

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

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

State Employment Laws: Various state-specific regulations governing minimum wage, overtime, leave, discrimination, termination, and worker protections

Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that certain contracts, including those that cannot be performed within one year, must be in writing to be enforceable

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

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA): Federal law providing privacy standards to protect patients' medical records and other health information

Affordable Care Act: Federal law requiring employers with 50 or more full-time employees to provide health insurance coverage

Immigration Reform and Control Act: Federal law requiring employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of their employees

IRS Employment Regulations: Federal tax requirements governing employee classification, withholding, and reporting obligations