Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the restaurant industry

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): Federal regulations prohibiting workplace discrimination and requiring equal treatment in hiring, promotion, and workplace practices

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and protecting against disability discrimination

Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA): Federal law ensuring safe and healthful working conditions by setting and enforcing standards for workplace safety

Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA): Federal law focusing on preventing foodborne illnesses through proactive food safety measures

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 the identity and employment eligibility of their employees

Uniform Trade Secrets Act: Law protecting businesses from misappropriation of trade secrets and providing remedies for unauthorized disclosure

Workers' Compensation Laws: State-specific laws requiring employers to provide insurance coverage for work-related injuries and illnesses

At-will Employment Doctrine: Legal principle allowing either employer or employee to terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause

Alcohol Service Licensing: State and local requirements for serving alcoholic beverages, including manager certification and responsible service training

Food Handler Certification: State and local requirements for food safety certification and training for restaurant personnel

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

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

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