ADEA Compliance: Age Discrimination in Employment Act requirements including 21-day consideration period for individual agreements, 7-day revocation period, and specific release language for workers over 40
FLSA Requirements: Fair Labor Standards Act considerations including final wage payment requirements and overtime compensation calculations
COBRA Notice: Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act requirements for notification of continuation of health benefits options
ERISA Compliance: Employee Retirement Income Security Act considerations regarding pension and retirement benefits during separation
WARN Act: Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act requirements if separation is part of mass layoff or plant closing
State Final Pay Laws: State-specific requirements regarding timing and method of final paycheck delivery and calculation
State PTO Requirements: State-specific laws regarding mandatory payout of accrued vacation time and paid time off
State Release Requirements: State-specific requirements for valid release of claims and separation agreements
Non-Compete Regulations: State-specific rules regarding enforceability of non-compete agreements in separation context
Title VII Compliance: Ensuring separation complies with Civil Rights Act protections against discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin
ADA Considerations: Americans with Disabilities Act compliance in separation process and agreement terms
NLRA Compliance: National Labor Relations Act considerations, particularly regarding collective bargaining agreements and protected concerted activity
FMLA Status: Family and Medical Leave Act considerations, including protection of employees on or recently returned from FMLA leave
