Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing final paycheck requirements and overtime compensation that must be addressed in termination policies
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Federal law prohibiting discriminatory termination practices and defining protected classes that must be considered in termination decisions
WARN Act: Federal law requiring advance notification for mass layoffs and plant closings, including specific timing and communication requirements
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting workers 40 and older from age discrimination in termination and retirement policies
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations and protecting against disability-based discrimination in termination decisions
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law providing job protection during medical leave and establishing return-to-work rights that affect termination timing
National Labor Relations Act (NLRA): Federal law governing union-related considerations and protected concerted activity in termination scenarios
State Final Paycheck Laws: State-specific requirements for timing and method of final paycheck delivery upon termination or resignation
State WARN Act Variations: State-specific modifications to federal WARN Act requirements, often with additional protections or different thresholds
State Termination Notice Requirements: State-specific rules regarding required notice periods and documentation for employee termination
At-Will Employment Doctrine: State variations in at-will employment doctrine affecting termination rights and procedures
State Severance Requirements: State-specific rules regarding mandatory severance pay or benefits upon termination
PTO/Vacation Payout Requirements: State laws governing the payment of accrued paid time off or vacation time upon termination
COBRA Requirements: Federal requirements for continuation of health benefits coverage notification and administration post-termination
Unemployment Insurance Regulations: Federal and state requirements regarding unemployment insurance and employer obligations in termination scenarios
Non-Compete Agreement Enforcement: State-specific rules regarding the enforcement of non-compete agreements post-termination
Company Property Return Procedures: Legal requirements and best practices for ensuring return of company property upon termination
Exit Interview Protocols: Legal considerations and documentation requirements for conducting exit interviews
Documentation Requirements: Federal and state requirements for maintaining termination-related documentation and records
Appeal Processes: Legal requirements and best practices for establishing and maintaining termination appeal procedures
