Title VII Civil Rights Act 1964: Federal law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Must be considered to ensure dismissal is not discriminatory.
ADEA: Age Discrimination in Employment Act protects workers 40 and older from age-based discrimination in dismissal decisions.
ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act ensures dismissal is not based on disability status and reasonable accommodations were provided if applicable.
FLSA: Fair Labor Standards Act governs final wage payments and overtime considerations in termination process.
WARN Act: Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act requires advance notice for mass layoffs in qualifying situations.
FMLA: Family and Medical Leave Act protects workers from dismissal due to qualified medical and family leave situations.
State Notice Requirements: State-specific laws dictating required notice periods and documentation for employment termination.
Final Paycheck Regulations: State-specific requirements for timing and method of delivering final paycheck, including unused benefits.
Employment Contract Terms: Existing employment agreements, company policies, and collective bargaining agreements that may affect termination process.
At-Will Employment Doctrine: State-specific variations of at-will employment doctrine and relevant exceptions that may affect dismissal terms.
Documentation Requirements: Necessary documentation including reason for termination, final compensation, benefits information, company property return, and confidentiality obligations.
