Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards
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 protecting qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination in employment
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting workers 40 and older from employment discrimination
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law providing eligible employees with unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons
Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA): Federal law requiring employers to verify employment eligibility of their employees
State Labor Codes: State-specific laws governing employment relationships and working conditions
State Minimum Wage Requirements: State-specific regulations setting minimum wage rates that may exceed federal standards
State Overtime Regulations: State-specific rules governing overtime pay and exemptions
State Leave Requirements: State-specific laws regarding various types of employee leave
IRS Requirements: Federal tax reporting and record-keeping requirements for employment documentation
Social Security Administration Requirements: Federal requirements for reporting wages and maintaining employment records
Department of Labor Record-Keeping: Federal regulations specifying employment records that must be maintained
Privacy Act of 1974: Federal law governing the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of personal information
State Privacy Laws: State-specific regulations protecting employee personal information and privacy
Employment Verification Standards: Requirements for verifying and documenting employment history and status
Document Retention Requirements: Federal and state regulations specifying how long employment records must be maintained
