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Federal Employment Laws

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

  • Overview: Establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards. 
  • Resource: U.S. Department of Labor – FLSA (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa) 
  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 
  • Overview: Provides eligible employees with unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons.
  • Resource: U.S. Department of Labor – FMLA (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla) 
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 

  • Overview: Prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs. 
  • Resource: U.S. Department of Justice – ADA (https://www.ada.gov) 
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Guidelines 

  • Overview: Enforces federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. 
  • Resource: EEOC Official Website (https://www.eeoc.gov) 
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Compliance 
  • Overview: Ensures safe and healthful working conditions by setting and enforcing standards. 
  • Resource: OSHA Official Website (https://www.osha.gov)