Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing standards for wage payment, overtime, and recordkeeping that must be considered in employment termination
WARN Act: Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act requirements for notice periods in case of mass layoffs or plant closings
National Labor Relations Act (NLRA): Federal law protecting employees' rights to organize and engage in collective bargaining, which may affect termination terms
ERISA: Employee Retirement Income Security Act governing employee benefits plans and their continuation/termination upon employment end
State Notice Requirements: State-specific laws dictating required notice periods and termination procedures that vary by jurisdiction
Final Paycheck Regulations: State laws governing the timing and manner of final wage payments upon employment termination
Vacation/PTO Payout Requirements: State-specific rules regarding the payment of accrued but unused vacation or PTO time
Non-compete Regulations: State laws governing the enforcement and validity of non-competition and non-solicitation agreements
Employment Agreement Terms: Original employment contract provisions regarding termination, notice periods, and post-employment obligations
Company Policies: Internal company procedures and requirements for employment termination and notice periods
Non-disclosure Agreements: Ongoing confidentiality obligations and trade secret protections that survive employment termination
Age Discrimination in Employment Act: Federal law protecting workers 40 and older from age discrimination in employment termination
Americans with Disabilities Act: Federal law ensuring fair treatment of employees with disabilities during employment termination
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Federal law prohibiting discrimination in employment actions based on protected characteristics
