1. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
- Sets minimum wage, overtime pay requirements, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards.
2. Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA):
- Sets and enforces standards to protect workers from workplace hazards.
- Requires employers to provide safe working conditions and train employees on safety procedures.
3. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA):
- Allows eligible employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for family or medical reasons.
4. National Labor Relations Act (NLRA):
- Protects workers' rights to organize and engage in collective bargaining with employers.
5. Equal Pay Act (EPA):
- Prohibits gender-based wage discrimination. Requires equal pay for equal work.
6. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
- Prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in employment, public services, and public accommodations.
7. Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA):
- Prohibits discrimination against individuals aged 40 and older in employment.
8. Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA):
- Sets standards for housing, transportation, and working conditions for migrant and seasonal agricultural workers.
9. Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA):
- Regulates employee benefit plans, including pensions and health insurance.
10. Whistleblower Protection Laws:
- Protect employees from retaliation for reporting violations of law or participating in investigations.