Staying abreast of important employment laws is such a daunting task that an overview of the major employment laws is a good idea. Here is an overview of some of the major employment laws. Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). This employment law prohibits employment practices that discriminate on the basis of age, unless age is a bona fide occupational qualification (bfoq) or the practice is based on “reasonable factors other than age.” Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA prohibits employers with 15 or more employees from discriminating against individuals with disabilities in all aspects of employment. Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). This major employment law ensures that employees get pension and other benefits promised by their employers. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA, or Wage and Hour Law). FLSA applies to employers engaged in interstate commerce. It sets minimum hourly wages, training wages, and overtime hours and rates, and regulates the employment of children under 18. Access Major Employment Laws in Seconds Now you can access these and many other major employment laws at HR.BLR.com, the human resource specialists. HR.BLR.com delivers practical, plain-English analysis of all key employment laws by state. No matter what the HR topic - from overviews of termination to major employment law - you’ll find hands-on help you can count on. As the laws in different states on Human Resources get more complex, keeping current can spell the difference between success and disaster. The HR.BLR.com editorial staff monitors a host of private and government sources to keep you up-to-date on all the important human resource developments. The HR Library has more helpful overviews of employment law like these: Overtime Laws in Your State Major Employment Laws in Plain-English Employment Forms