FLSA Compliance: Fair Labor Standards Act requirements for final wage payments and overtime calculations in termination context
WARN Act: Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act requirements for mass layoffs and plant closings, requiring 60-day advance notice
ADEA Compliance: Age Discrimination in Employment Act considerations to ensure termination is not age-discriminatory and proper waivers if applicable
Title VII Compliance: Civil Rights Act Title VII considerations to ensure termination is not discriminatory based on protected characteristics
ADA Compliance: Americans with Disabilities Act requirements to ensure termination is not related to disability discrimination
ERISA Considerations: Employee Retirement Income Security Act implications for benefits and retirement plans upon termination
State Labor Laws: Specific state requirements for termination notice, final paycheck timing, and other state-mandated obligations
State WARN Acts: State-specific versions of WARN Act which may have different thresholds and requirements than federal law
At-Will Employment: Doctrine allowing employment termination without cause, subject to exceptions and limitations
Contract Law Principles: Basic contract law requirements including offer, acceptance, consideration, and mutual understanding
Existing Agreements Review: Review of current employment agreements, CBAs, and other contractual obligations that may affect termination
Non-Compete Obligations: Review and enforcement of any non-compete agreements that continue post-termination
Confidentiality Requirements: Ongoing confidentiality obligations and trade secret protections post-termination
Equity Compensation: Treatment of stock options, RSUs, or other equity compensation upon termination without cause
OWBPA Requirements: Older Workers Benefit Protection Act requirements for valid release of age discrimination claims
Release of Claims: Requirements for valid release of claims including consideration and revocation periods
