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Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards. Key considerations include minimum wage requirements, overtime calculations, and employee classification.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Federal anti-discrimination law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Includes equal employment opportunity requirements.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities and protecting against disability-based discrimination.

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting workers age 40 and older from employment discrimination based on age.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law providing eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year, with continuation of health benefits.

Immigration Reform and Control Act: Federal law requiring employers to verify employment eligibility of all employees through Form I-9 completion and documentation.

Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax law governing employee classification, tax withholding requirements, and employment tax obligations.

State Labor Laws: State-specific requirements regarding minimum wage, break periods, paid sick leave, vacation pay, and final paycheck requirements that may exceed federal standards.

State Anti-Discrimination Laws: State-specific protections against discrimination that may provide additional protected categories or different coverage thresholds than federal law.

State Unemployment Insurance Laws: State-specific requirements for unemployment insurance coverage and employer contributions.

Workers' Compensation Laws: State-specific requirements for providing workers' compensation insurance and handling workplace injury claims.

Non-Compete and Confidentiality Laws: State-specific regulations governing the enforceability of non-compete agreements and protection of confidential information.

Industry-Specific Regulations: Specialized rules and requirements that apply to specific industries or professions that may affect employment terms.

Collective Bargaining Agreements: If applicable, any existing union agreements that may affect the terms and conditions of employment.