Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Federal law prohibiting discrimination in termination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Ensures all termination decisions are made without discriminatory basis.
ADEA: Age Discrimination in Employment Act protects workers 40 years and older from age-based discrimination in termination decisions.
ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act ensures protection of employees with disabilities from discriminatory termination and requires reasonable accommodation considerations.
FMLA: Family and Medical Leave Act protects employees from termination while on qualified medical or family leave, ensuring job protection during covered leave periods.
NLRA: National Labor Relations Act protects workers' rights to organize and engage in collective bargaining, affecting termination procedures in unionized environments.
WARN Act: Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act requires employers to provide advance notice (usually 60 days) for mass layoffs and plant closings.
FLSA: Fair Labor Standards Act governs final wage payments and overtime considerations during termination process.
At-Will Employment Doctrine: State-specific variations of the at-will employment doctrine affecting the grounds and procedures for termination.
State Final Pay Requirements: State-specific laws governing timing and method of final paycheck delivery and included compensations.
State WARN Acts: State-specific versions of WARN Act which may have different thresholds and requirements than federal law.
COBRA Requirements: Federal law requiring notification of continued health insurance coverage options to terminated employees.
Documentation Requirements: Legal requirements for maintaining termination records, including reasons, communications, and supporting documentation.
Exit Procedures: Required processes for conducting exit interviews, collecting company property, and managing access termination.
Non-Compete Enforcement: State-specific regulations regarding the enforcement of non-compete agreements post-termination.
Unemployment Compensation: State-specific requirements for unemployment insurance and employer obligations in termination reporting.
