FLSA: Fair Labor Standards Act - Federal law governing wages, overtime pay, and final compensation requirements during termination
Title VII: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act - Ensures termination is not based on discriminatory factors including race, color, religion, sex, or national origin
ADEA: Age Discrimination in Employment Act - Protects workers 40 and older from age-based discrimination in termination decisions
ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act - Ensures termination is not based on disability status and proper accommodations were provided
WARN Act: Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act - Requires advance notification for mass layoffs and plant closings
NLRA: National Labor Relations Act - Protects workers' rights to organize and ensures termination doesn't violate collective bargaining agreements
State Employment Laws: Various state-specific laws governing employment termination, including notice periods and final paycheck requirements
At-Will Employment: State-specific doctrine allowing employment termination by either party at any time, with or without cause
Contractual Obligations: Existing employment agreements, company policies, and handbook provisions that may affect termination procedures
Final Compensation: Requirements for paying final wages, accrued vacation time, and other earned benefits
Benefits Termination: Procedures for ending health insurance, retirement benefits, and other employee benefits
Company Property: Requirements for returning company equipment, documents, and other property upon termination
Confidentiality: Ongoing obligations regarding protection of company trade secrets and confidential information
Non-Compete Provisions: Enforcement of existing non-compete and non-solicitation agreements post-termination
Release of Claims: Potential inclusion of release agreements to prevent future legal claims against the employer
