Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law that establishes standards for wages, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor. Must be considered when stating compensation terms in the acceptance letter.
Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII): Federal law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Ensures the acceptance letter contains no discriminatory language.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law protecting qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination. Relevant for any accommodation-related terms in the acceptance letter.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting workers 40 and older from age discrimination. Must be considered when drafting employment terms.
Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA): Federal law requiring employers to verify employment eligibility. Relevant for including work authorization requirements in the acceptance letter.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law providing eligible employees with unpaid, job-protected leave. Should be referenced if discussing benefits in the acceptance letter.
State Employment Laws: Various state-specific regulations including minimum wage requirements, discrimination protections, labor codes, and leave laws that may exceed federal standards.
Employment-at-Will Doctrine: State-specific doctrine affecting employment relationship termination terms that should be referenced in the acceptance letter.
Right-to-Work Laws: State-specific laws affecting union membership requirements and related employment terms.
Compensation Laws: Federal and state laws governing wage payment, tax withholding, and equal pay requirements that must be reflected in compensation terms.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Particular rules and requirements that apply to specific industries and may need to be referenced in the acceptance letter.
Non-Compete and Confidentiality Requirements: State-specific rules governing the enforceability of non-compete agreements and confidentiality provisions that may be included in the acceptance letter.
