Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers
WARN Act: Federal law requiring employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notification of mass layoffs or plant closings
Title VII of Civil Rights Act: Federal law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law protecting qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination in employment practices
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting workers 40 and older from employment discrimination based on age
State Notice Requirements: State-specific laws dictating the required notice period and format for employment termination
Final Paycheck Regulations: State-specific rules governing the timing and method of delivering final wages to terminated employees
Vacation/PTO Payout Requirements: State-specific regulations regarding the payment of accrued but unused vacation or PTO time
Employment Contract Terms: Original employment agreement provisions regarding termination, notice periods, and post-employment obligations
Severance Agreements: Any contractual obligations regarding severance pay or benefits upon contract termination
Non-Compete Clauses: Contractual restrictions on post-employment competition that remain in effect after termination
Confidentiality Agreements: Ongoing obligations regarding protection of company confidential information and trade secrets
COBRA Requirements: Federal law requiring notification of health insurance continuation rights to terminated employees
Benefits Termination: Specific dates and procedures for termination of various employee benefits including health insurance and retirement plans
Company Property Return: Requirements and procedures for returning company equipment, documents, and other property
