Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage requirements, overtime pay regulations, and employee classification (exempt vs. non-exempt)

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: 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 qualified employees with disabilities and prohibiting disability discrimination

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

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

Immigration Reform and Control Act: Federal law requiring employment eligibility verification through Form I-9

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

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

State Minimum Wage Laws: State-specific regulations that may set higher minimum wage requirements than federal law

State Overtime Regulations: State-specific rules governing overtime pay and calculations

State Paid Sick Leave Laws: State-specific requirements for providing paid sick leave to employees

At-Will Employment Provisions: State-specific regulations regarding at-will employment relationships and required disclaimers

Non-Compete Regulations: State-specific rules governing the enforceability and limitations of non-compete agreements

State Paid Family Leave: State-specific requirements for providing paid family leave benefits

Workers' Compensation Requirements: State-specific insurance requirements for workplace injuries and illnesses

Unemployment Insurance: State-specific requirements for unemployment insurance coverage and contributions

Meal and Rest Break Requirements: State-specific rules governing mandatory meal periods and rest breaks

Final Paycheck Laws: State-specific requirements regarding timing and method of final wage payments upon termination