Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing final wage payments and compensation matters in resignation scenarios
WARN Act: Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act requirements if the resignation is part of a larger workforce reduction
ERISA: Employee Retirement Income Security Act provisions regarding benefit plans and retirement accounts during employment separation
COBRA: Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act requirements for continued health coverage options post-employment
State Final Paycheck Laws: State-specific requirements regarding the timing and method of final paycheck delivery
State PTO/Vacation Payout Laws: State-specific requirements for paying out accrued paid time off or vacation time upon resignation
Notice Period Requirements: State-specific laws regarding mandatory notice periods for voluntary termination
At-Will Employment Doctrine: Legal principle allowing employment termination by either party at any time, affecting resignation terms
Employment Contract Compliance: Review of existing employment contracts and agreements that may affect resignation terms
Non-Compete and Confidentiality: Review and acknowledgment of ongoing obligations regarding non-compete and confidentiality agreements
Record Retention Requirements: Legal obligations for maintaining employment records and separation documentation
SEC Requirements: Securities and Exchange Commission regulations if the resigning employee is an executive in a public company
Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance: Additional compliance requirements for public companies regarding executive departures and financial responsibilities
