Federal Employment & Labor Law

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Federal employment and labor law encompasses a broad range of statutes that protect workers from discrimination, ensure fair wages and working conditions, and provide remedies for workplace violations. These cases are litigated in federal district courts, often after exhausting administrative remedies before agencies like the EEOC or MSPB.</p><h2>Key Federal Employment Statutes</h2><ul><li><strong>Title VII of the Civil Rights Act:</strong> Prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin</li><li><strong>Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):</strong> Prohibits disability discrimination and requires reasonable accommodations</li><li><strong>Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):</strong> Establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards</li><li><strong>Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA):</strong> Protects workers 40+ from age discrimination</li><li><strong>Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA):</strong> Provides unpaid leave for qualifying medical and family reasons</li></ul>