Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938
Regulates minimum wages, overtime pay, and the employment of minors.  Affects full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in federal, state and local government.

Executive Order 11246 of 1965
As amended, requires that federal contractors and subcontractors not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.  Covers contractors and subcontractors with government contracts of more than $10,000.

Executive Order 11478 of 1969
As amended, prohibits discrimination in all federal employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, or status as a parent.

Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Federal contractors must take affirmative action to hire and promote persons with disabilities.  Covers federal government contractors with contracts of $2,500 or more.

Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974
Requires federal government contractors to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment qualified disabled war veterans, including Vietnam-era veterans.  Covers federal government contractors and subcontractors with contracts of $10,000 or more.

Family Medical Leave Act of 1993
Requires employers provide leave of absences for the care of a seriously ill family member, birth or adoption of a child, or to address the employee's own serious health problems.  Employees may take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave a year.  Covers employers with 50 or more employees.