Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing final wage payment requirements and overtime compensation settlement in employment termination
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law requiring specific provisions for employees over 40, including mandatory waiting periods and specific requirements for valid release of age discrimination claims
COBRA: Federal law mandating requirements for continuation of health benefits coverage and proper notification procedures during employment termination
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA): Federal law governing the treatment of pension and retirement benefits, including vesting considerations in termination agreements
Title VII of Civil Rights Act: Federal law establishing requirements for valid waivers and release of discrimination claims in termination agreements
State Final Paycheck Laws: State-specific requirements regarding timing of final payment and treatment of accrued vacation/PTO in termination situations
State Release Requirements: State-specific provisions for valid releases, including waiting periods and mandatory language in termination agreements
State Non-Compete Laws: State-specific rules governing enforceability, duration, and scope of non-compete and confidentiality provisions in termination agreements
State Unemployment Benefits Laws: State-specific regulations regarding unemployment benefit eligibility and required disclosures in mutual termination situations
State Discrimination Laws: State-specific protections and release requirements for discrimination claims, including additional protected categories beyond federal law
