A Practice Note addressing the importance of accurate, up-to-date job descriptions and the legal and practical implications under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII). This Note is intended for private sector employers and is based on federal law. State or local law may impose additional or different requirements, but the principles discussed are relevant to employers in every state.