Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing final wage payments and compensation requirements that must be addressed in the resignation acceptance
COBRA Requirements: Federal law requiring employers to provide information about health insurance continuation rights after employment termination
ERISA Compliance: Federal regulations regarding retirement benefits and pension plans that need to be considered in employment termination
State-Specific Final Paycheck Laws: Various state laws dictating the timing and method of final paycheck delivery that must be complied with
State PTO/Vacation Pay Requirements: State-specific regulations regarding the payout of accumulated paid time off or vacation days upon termination
Notice Period Requirements: Contractual or policy-based requirements for minimum notice periods that should be acknowledged in the acceptance letter
Non-Compete Agreements: Existing contractual obligations regarding post-employment competition restrictions that need to be referenced
Confidentiality Obligations: Ongoing duties regarding company confidential information that should be reminded in the acceptance letter
Company Property Return: Requirements and procedures for returning company assets and property upon termination
Record Retention Requirements: Legal obligations regarding the maintenance of employment records and documentation post-termination
Employment Verification Protocol: Procedures and policies regarding future employment verification requests and references
Benefits Termination Protocol: Procedures and timing for the termination of various employee benefits and required notifications
