Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage requirements, overtime regulations, and employment classification (exempt vs. non-exempt)
Equal Employment Opportunity Laws: Collection of federal laws including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and Equal Pay Act, ensuring non-discrimination in employment
Immigration Reform and Control Act: Federal law requiring employment eligibility verification and documentation requirements
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA): Federal law governing employee benefits and their disclosure in employment documents
State Labor Laws: State-specific regulations covering minimum wage, working hours, breaks, overtime, and final paycheck requirements
At-Will Employment Doctrine: State-specific legal principle and its exceptions, requiring specific disclaimers in employment documents
Non-Compete and Confidentiality Regulations: State-specific restrictions on non-compete agreements and trade secrets protection requirements
Final Pay Requirements: State and federal regulations regarding timing of final paycheck, payment of accrued benefits, and state-specific requirements for final wage payment
COBRA Requirements: Federal law governing continuation of health benefits after employment termination
Termination Documentation Requirements: State-specific requirements for record retention, reference letters, and documentation of employment termination
Clear Terms Statement Requirement: Legal requirement to clearly state employment terms, at-will status, and separation procedures in employment documents
