FLSA: Fair Labor Standards Act - Federal law governing wages, overtime pay, and other employment standards that must be considered in separation documentation
WARN Act: Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act - Federal law requiring employers with 100+ employees to provide advance notification of mass layoffs or plant closings
COBRA: Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act - Federal law requiring continuation of health insurance coverage options for departing employees
ERISA: Employment Retirement Income Security Act - Federal law governing employee benefit plans and their handling during separation
ADEA: Age Discrimination in Employment Act - Federal law protecting workers 40 and older from age discrimination, relevant for ensuring separation documentation is compliant
ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act - Federal law protecting disabled employees from discrimination, must be considered in separation documentation
State Final Paycheck Laws: State-specific requirements for timing and method of delivering final paycheck to separated employees
State WARN Requirements: State-specific versions of WARN Act, often with stricter requirements than federal law
State Benefits Continuation: State-specific laws regarding continuation of benefits beyond federal COBRA requirements
State Severance Requirements: State-specific laws regarding mandatory severance pay and related benefits
Non-Compete Provisions: State-specific rules regarding enforcement of non-compete agreements and their inclusion in separation documentation
Confidentiality Obligations: Legal requirements and limitations regarding ongoing confidentiality obligations post-employment
Company Property Return: Legal requirements regarding documentation of company property return processes and deadlines
Outstanding Obligations: Documentation requirements for addressing any outstanding financial obligations between employer and employee
PTO Payout Requirements: State-specific requirements for paying out accrued vacation and paid time off upon separation
Benefits Documentation: Required documentation regarding continuation, conversion, or termination of various employee benefits
Unemployment Rights: Required information about employee's rights regarding unemployment insurance claims
Separation Date Documentation: Legal requirements for clearly documenting the effective date of employment separation
Separation Reason Documentation: Legal considerations regarding if and how to document the reason for separation
Final Compensation Documentation: Requirements for documenting all final compensation details including regular pay, bonuses, commissions, and deductions
