Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting full-time and part-time workers
Equal Employment Opportunity Laws: Federal laws prohibiting workplace discrimination and requiring equal treatment in hiring, promotion, and workplace conditions
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 requiring reasonable accommodations for qualified employees with disabilities and prohibiting discrimination
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting workers 40 and older from employment discrimination based on age
State Employment Laws: Various state-specific regulations covering minimum wage, discrimination, break periods, and paid time off requirements
Immigration Reform and Control Act: Federal law requiring employers to verify employment eligibility and maintaining I-9 documentation
Employee Classification Regulations: Guidelines governing the transition from intern to full-time status, including exempt vs. non-exempt classification
Equal Pay Act: Federal law requiring equal pay for equal work, prohibiting wage discrimination based on gender
At-Will Employment Doctrine: Legal principle allowing either employer or employee to terminate employment at any time, subject to state-specific limitations
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA): Federal law setting minimum standards for pension and health benefit plans in private industry
Affordable Care Act (ACA): Federal law requiring employers with 50+ full-time employees to provide health insurance coverage
Internal Company Policies: Organization-specific rules and requirements governing employment terms, probationary periods, and performance expectations
