Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage, overtime pay, record-keeping requirements, and child labor restrictions that must be addressed in the staffing contract
Equal Employment Opportunity Laws: Package of federal laws including Title VII, ADA, ADEA, and Equal Pay Act that protect against workplace discrimination and must be referenced in staffing agreements
Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA): Federal requirements for I-9 verification and work authorization verification that staffing agencies must comply with
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations covering employee classification and tax withholding requirements that affect staffing arrangements
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA): Federal law governing benefits administration and pension plans that may apply to staffing arrangements
State Labor Laws: State-specific requirements for minimum wage, break periods, overtime, and paid sick leave that vary by jurisdiction
Workers' Compensation Laws: State-specific insurance requirements and coverage obligations for temporary and placed workers
Unemployment Insurance Laws: State-specific requirements and contribution obligations for unemployment insurance coverage
State Employment Laws: State-specific regulations covering background checks, drug testing, non-compete agreements, and wage payment
Joint Employer Liability: Legal considerations regarding shared liability between staffing agency and client company for employment-related obligations
Professional Liability Insurance: Insurance requirements and coverage specifications for staffing agency operations
Data Privacy and Protection: Requirements for handling and protecting personal and employment-related data of placed workers
OSHA Compliance: Workplace safety requirements and responsibility allocation between staffing agency and client company
Worker Classification: Guidelines and requirements for properly classifying workers as employees or independent contractors
