Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law requiring specific provisions for workers 40 and older, including mandatory 21-day consideration period and 7-day revocation period after signing
Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA): Federal law mandating additional requirements for group layoffs, including 45-day consideration period and disclosure requirements regarding ages and job titles
Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act: Federal law requiring notice for mass layoffs, applicable to employers with 100+ employees
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing final wage payment requirements and overtime compensation
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA): Federal law covering benefits continuation requirements and COBRA rights
State Final Paycheck Laws: State-specific regulations determining timing and manner of final wage payments
State Severance Requirements: State-specific laws governing mandatory severance payments and related benefits
State Non-Compete Restrictions: State-specific limitations and requirements for non-compete agreements in separation contexts
State Unemployment Compensation Rules: State-specific regulations regarding unemployment benefits eligibility and claims
State Release of Claims Requirements: State-specific rules governing the format and content of release of claims in separation agreements
Title VII of Civil Rights Act: Federal law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law protecting rights of employees with disabilities and ensuring non-discrimination
National Labor Relations Act (NLRA): Federal law protecting employees' rights to organize and engage in collective bargaining
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law ensuring job-protected leave rights and continuing benefits during qualified leave periods
