Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law that protects workers 40 and older from employment discrimination based on age, including retirement-related decisions
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA): Federal law that sets minimum standards for pension and health plans in private industry, including protection of retirement assets
Social Security Act: Federal law governing Social Security benefits and eligibility requirements for retirees
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing standards for wage, overtime, and employment conditions that may affect final compensation calculations
COBRA Regulations: Healthcare continuation coverage requirements for retiring employees and their rights to maintain health insurance
Medicare Eligibility Requirements: Federal regulations governing Medicare enrollment and coverage options for retirees
State Retirement Regulations: State-specific laws governing retirement procedures, notices, and benefits that vary by jurisdiction
Final Paycheck Requirements: State-specific regulations regarding timing and calculation of final compensation and accrued benefits
IRS Retirement Regulations: Federal tax rules governing retirement distributions, withdrawals, and tax implications of retirement benefits
Required Minimum Distribution Rules: IRS regulations specifying when and how much retirees must withdraw from retirement accounts
Company Retirement Policies: Internal organizational policies and procedures governing the retirement process and benefits
Collective Bargaining Agreements: Any applicable union agreements that may affect retirement terms and conditions for covered employees
