Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting workers 40 and older from employment discrimination and affecting release of age-related claims
Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA): Amendment to ADEA specifying requirements for valid waivers of age discrimination claims in termination agreements
WARN Act: Federal law requiring employers to provide advance notice of qualified plant closings and mass layoffs
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA): Federal law governing employee benefit plans and their treatment in termination scenarios
State-Specific Termination Laws: Various state laws governing termination procedures, notice periods, and final payment requirements
State Contract Laws: Laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation specific to each state
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Federal law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law protecting individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination
Equal Pay Act: Federal law requiring equal pay for equal work regardless of gender
Trade Secret Protection Laws: Federal and state laws protecting company trade secrets and confidential information
Internal Revenue Code Provisions: Federal tax regulations affecting severance payments and other termination benefits
Non-Compete Regulations: State-specific laws governing the enforceability and limitations of non-compete agreements
Severance Requirements: Company policies, employment agreements, and collective bargaining agreements affecting severance terms
