National Labor Relations Act (NLRA/Wagner Act): Federal law establishing basic rights of private sector employees to organize and bargain collectively, defining unfair labor practices, and setting framework for union representation
Labor Management Relations Act (Taft-Hartley Act): Federal legislation regulating labor union activities, collective bargaining processes, and detailing union obligations and restrictions
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage requirements, overtime pay regulations, and employer record-keeping requirements
Title VII of Civil Rights Act: Equal employment opportunity law prohibiting workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including employment
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting workers 40 and older from employment discrimination based on age
State Labor Laws: Various state-specific regulations governing minimum wage, employment conditions, and labor relations requirements that may exceed federal standards
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA): Federal law establishing workplace safety and health standards, including industry-specific requirements
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA): Federal law setting minimum standards for most voluntarily established pension and health plans in private industry
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law requiring covered employers to provide employees with job-protected, unpaid leave for qualified medical and family reasons
Affordable Care Act: Federal law establishing requirements for employer-provided health insurance and related healthcare provisions
