Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: Federal law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Applies to companies with 15+ employees.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting workers 40 and older from age discrimination. Applies to companies with 20+ employees.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law protecting qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination. Applies to companies with 15+ employees.
WARN Act: Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act requiring advance notice for mass layoffs. Applies to companies with 100+ employees.
National Labor Relations Act: Federal law protecting collective bargaining rights and union activities for most private sector employees.
Fair Labor Standards Act: Federal law governing wage and hour requirements, including final pay requirements upon termination.
State-Specific Termination Laws: Various state laws that may modify or add to federal requirements regarding employee termination, including at-will employment exceptions.
Final Paycheck Requirements: State-specific laws dictating timing and method of final paycheck delivery upon termination.
Vacation/PTO Payout Requirements: State-specific laws governing whether and how accrued paid time off must be paid out upon termination.
State WARN Act Variations: State-specific versions of the WARN Act that may have different thresholds or requirements than the federal law.
COBRA Requirements: Federal law requiring continuation of health insurance coverage options for terminated employees.
Severance Policies: Company-specific policies regarding severance pay and benefits, which must be consistently applied to avoid discrimination claims.
Company Property Protocol: Requirements for the return of company property including equipment, documents, and intellectual property upon termination.
Confidentiality Obligations: Post-employment obligations regarding confidential information and trade secrets.
Non-Compete Agreements: State-specific requirements regarding the enforcement of non-compete agreements following termination.
Unemployment Insurance: State-specific requirements regarding unemployment insurance and employer obligations in termination documentation.
