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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 time tracking.

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

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and protecting against disability-based discrimination in the workplace.

Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA): Federal law requiring employers to verify employment eligibility of workers. Includes I-9 form completion and documentation requirements.

Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax law governing worker classification (employee vs. independent contractor), tax withholding requirements, and reporting obligations.

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.

State Labor Laws: State-specific regulations regarding minimum wage, break periods, overtime, paid sick leave, and other employment conditions that may exceed federal requirements.

State Workers' Compensation Laws: State-specific requirements for workplace injury insurance coverage, claim procedures, and employer obligations for workplace injuries.

State Unemployment Insurance Laws: State-specific regulations governing unemployment insurance contributions, eligibility criteria, and benefit administration.

State Employment Discrimination Laws: State-specific anti-discrimination provisions that may provide additional protected categories or stricter requirements than federal law.

Industry-Specific Regulations: Specialized rules and requirements applicable to specific industries or professions that must be incorporated into employment agreements.

Local Municipal Ordinances: City or county-specific employment requirements that may affect workplace policies, wages, or benefits.

Case Law: Relevant court decisions and legal precedents that influence the interpretation and application of employment laws and agreements.

Collective Bargaining Agreements: If applicable, union agreements that may affect employment terms, conditions, and workplace policies.