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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 proper employee classification.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Federal law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Must be reflected in employment terms and anti-discrimination provisions.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and protecting against disability discrimination.

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting workers 40 and older from age discrimination. Impacts hiring, firing, promotion, and compensation terms.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law providing eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave annually for specified family and medical reasons.

Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA): Federal law requiring employers to verify employment eligibility of all employees. Affects employment eligibility verification procedures.

National Labor Relations Act (NLRA): Federal law protecting employees' rights to organize and engage in collective bargaining. Impacts provisions regarding union activities and protected concerted activities.

State Labor Laws: State-specific requirements that may exceed federal standards for wages, hours, breaks, and working conditions. Varies by jurisdiction.

Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Laws: State-specific restrictions on post-employment competition and customer/employee solicitation. Enforceability varies significantly by state.

Confidentiality and IP Laws: Federal and state laws governing trade secrets, confidential information, and intellectual property rights in employment relationships.

At-Will Employment Doctrine: State-specific rules regarding employment termination and any exceptions to the at-will employment presumption.

State Leave Laws: State-specific requirements for various types of leave, including paid sick leave, family leave, and vacation time.

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

Unemployment Insurance Laws: State-specific requirements for unemployment insurance contributions and benefits eligibility.