Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law that establishes standards for wage payments, overtime compensation, and record-keeping requirements that need to be considered in the termination process
WARN Act: Federal law requiring employers to provide advance notification in cases of qualified plant closings and mass layoffs
ERISA: Employee Retirement Income Security Act governs the administration of employee benefit plans and rights to benefits upon contract termination
COBRA: Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act provides workers who lose their health benefits the right to continue group health benefits for limited periods
State-Specific Notice Requirements: Various state laws that dictate specific notice periods and requirements for terminating employment contracts
Final Paycheck Laws: State-specific requirements regarding the timing and method of delivering final compensation to terminated employees
Vacation/PTO Payout Requirements: State-specific laws governing the payment of accrued but unused vacation or PTO time upon contract termination
State WARN Acts: State-specific versions of the WARN Act, which may have stricter requirements than the federal law
Contract Termination Provisions: Legal requirements for properly terminating fixed-term contracts, including notice periods and conditions for early termination
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Federal law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin
ADEA: Age Discrimination in Employment Act protecting workers 40 and older from employment discrimination
ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities in employment
Non-Compete and Confidentiality Agreements: Legal requirements for enforcing post-employment restrictions and protecting company confidential information
Company Property Return Provisions: Legal requirements and best practices for ensuring the return of company property upon contract termination
Employment Verification Policies: Legal considerations regarding future employment references and verification of employment
