FLSA Compliance: Fair Labor Standards Act requirements regarding final wage payments and overtime calculations
WARN Act Requirements: Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act provisions for mass layoffs or plant closings
ERISA Considerations: Employee Retirement Income Security Act requirements regarding pension and benefit plan information
COBRA Requirements: Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act provisions for continuation of health coverage
Title VII Compliance: Civil Rights Act of 1964 requirements to ensure no discriminatory practices in termination
ADEA Compliance: Age Discrimination in Employment Act considerations for employees over 40
State Final Paycheck Laws: State-specific requirements for timing and method of final paycheck delivery
State PTO Regulations: State-specific requirements for payout of accrued vacation and paid time off
State WARN Provisions: Additional state-specific notification requirements for layoffs and closings
State Benefits Continuation: State-specific laws regarding continuation of benefits beyond federal requirements
Company Policy Alignment: Ensuring compliance with existing company policies, handbook provisions, and standard procedures
Severance Documentation: Documentation of any severance payments, terms, and conditions
Non-Compete Verification: Review and reference of any existing non-compete agreements and their post-employment applicability
Confidentiality Obligations: Documentation of ongoing confidentiality obligations and trade secret protections
Final Compensation Details: Comprehensive breakdown of final payment including salary, bonuses, and reimbursements
Benefits Information: Detailed information about continuation or termination of various benefit programs
Company Property Return: Documentation of company property to be returned and process for return
Separation Reason: Clear documentation of the reason for employment separation
Release of Claims: Language regarding release of potential legal claims against the company
Non-Disparagement Terms: Provisions regarding non-disparagement obligations for both parties
