"The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 [...] creates the right to a minimum wage, and 'time-and-a-half' overtime pay when people work over forty hours a week."
Legal requirements that apply to employers, such as minimum wage laws, overtime laws, discrimination laws, and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Employment Contracts: Legal agreements outlining terms of employment between an employer and employee.
Discrimination Laws: Laws against discrimination for reasons such as race, gender, religion, disability, age, and nationality.
Workplace Safety: Laws and regulations that ensure a safe working environment for employees.
Wage and Hour Laws: Regulations that dictate minimum wage, overtime pay, and the maximum number of hours an employee can work in a week.
Employee Benefits: Legal requirements for offering benefits such as healthcare, retirement plans, vacation time, and sick leave.
Family and Medical Leave: Laws that allow employees to take time off for family or medical reasons without fear of losing their job.
Worker's Compensation: Laws that require employers to provide compensation for employees who are injured on the job.
Unions and Collective Bargaining: Regulations protecting the rights of employees to organize and collectively bargain with their employer.
Employee Privacy: Laws that protect the privacy of an employee's personal information and communication.
Termination and Severance: Regulations governing the process of terminating an employee and the benefits they are entitled to upon termination.
Immigration Laws: Regulations regarding the hiring and employment of individuals who are not citizens of the country in which they work.
Intellectual Property and Non-Compete Agreements: Regulations governing employer ownership of intellectual property and agreements to prevent employees from working for competitors.
Independent Contractors and Freelancers: Laws and regulations surrounding the hiring of independent contractors and freelancers.
Hiring Practices: Regulations outlining the hiring process and preventing discrimination during recruitment.
Workplace Harassment and Discrimination: Regulations prohibiting harassment and discrimination in the workplace.
Global Employment and Labor Laws: Laws and regulations governing employment practices in countries outside of the employer's home country.
Employee Discipline: Regulations surrounding the disciplinary process of employees, including warning and termination procedures.
Technology and Social Media: Laws and regulations related to the use of technology and social media in the workplace.
Disability Accommodations: Laws requiring employers to make reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.
Whistleblower Protections: Laws protecting employees who report violations of laws or regulations by their employer.
Employment Discrimination Laws: Laws that prevent discrimination of an employee based on any protected characteristics, such as race, gender, age, religion or disability.
Wage and Hour Laws: Laws that regulate how much an employee should be paid and how many hours they can work.
Occupational Safety and Health Laws: Laws that protect employees from hazardous working conditions and promote a safe working environment.
Family and Medical Leave Laws: Laws that guarantee employees the right to take unpaid leave for their own medical conditions or family emergencies.
Workers' Compensation Laws: Laws that require employers to provide insurance coverage for employees who are injured or become ill as a result of their job.
Unemployment Insurance Laws: Laws that provide temporary financial assistance to eligible unemployed individuals.
Labor Law: Laws that govern the relationship between employers and employees, including collective bargaining, union activity, and the right to work.
Employee Retirement Income Security Act: Laws that regulate employee benefit plans, such as pension plans.
Immigration Laws: Laws that regulate the hiring of foreign workers and the employment eligibility verification process.
Americans with Disabilities Act: Laws that prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities in employment and other areas of life.
"It applies to employees engaged in interstate commerce or employed by an enterprise engaged in commerce or in the production of goods for commerce."
"It also prohibits employment of minors in 'oppressive child labor'."
"The Act was enacted by the 75th Congress and signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1938."