Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing standards for minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor. Essential for any employment policy acknowledgement as it sets basic labor rights.

Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII): Federal law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Critical for ensuring policy acknowledgements don't inadvertently discriminate.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law protecting qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination. Relevant for ensuring policy acknowledgements are accessible and accommodate disabilities.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law providing eligible employees with unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons. Important for policy acknowledgements related to leave policies.

National Labor Relations Act (NLRA): Federal law protecting employees' rights to organize and engage in collective bargaining. Relevant for ensuring policy acknowledgements don't restrict protected concerted activities.

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting workers 40 and older from employment discrimination. Important for ensuring policy acknowledgements don't create age-based disparate impact.

State-Specific Employment Laws: Various state-level regulations governing employment relationships, including labor codes, discrimination laws, and wage/hour requirements. Must be considered based on jurisdiction.

HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act protecting medical information privacy. Relevant for policy acknowledgements involving health information handling.

E-SIGN Act: Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act establishing legal validity of electronic signatures. Critical for electronic policy acknowledgements.

UETA: Uniform Electronic Transactions Act providing legal framework for electronic signatures at state level. Important for electronic policy acknowledgements.

Document Retention Requirements: Federal and state mandated periods for maintaining employee records and signed acknowledgements. Varies by jurisdiction and industry.

Industry-Specific Regulations: Additional regulatory requirements specific to certain industries that may affect policy acknowledgement content and handling.