Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing standards for minimum wage, overtime pay, and recordkeeping requirements for employment
Equal Pay Act: Federal law prohibiting wage discrimination based on sex, requiring equal pay for equal work
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities
Civil Rights Act Title VII: Federal law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations governing employment income, deductions, and reporting requirements
Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA): Federal law requiring collection of Social Security and Medicare taxes from both employers and employees
Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA): Federal law requiring employers to verify employment eligibility and maintain Form I-9 documentation
State Labor Laws: State-specific regulations governing employment conditions, including minimum wage, overtime, and break requirements
Employee Classification Regulations: Federal and state guidelines for properly classifying workers as exempt/non-exempt and employee/independent contractor
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA): Federal law setting standards for pension and health benefit plans in private industry
Affordable Care Act (ACA): Federal law establishing requirements for employer-provided health insurance coverage
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law providing eligible employees with unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons
