Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law requiring specific language and review periods for employees aged 40 or older, including mandatory review and revocation periods for release agreements
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing wage obligations, overtime payments, and minimum wage requirements that must be addressed in termination agreements
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA): Federal law regulating employee benefits, retirement accounts, and COBRA continuation coverage rights during employment termination
Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act: Federal law applicable when termination is part of larger layoffs, requiring advance notice and specific procedures
National Labor Relations Act (NLRA): Federal law protecting union members and employees engaged in protected concerted activity, affecting termination terms
State Final Paycheck Laws: State-specific regulations governing the timing and manner of final wage payments and treatment of accrued vacation/PTO
State Release Requirements: State-specific rules for valid release agreements, including consideration requirements and mandatory language
State Non-Compete Laws: State-specific regulations governing the enforceability and restrictions on non-compete and non-solicitation agreements
State Discrimination Laws: State-specific anti-discrimination protections that may exceed federal requirements and need consideration in termination agreements
State Unemployment Compensation Laws: State-specific regulations affecting unemployment benefit eligibility and impact of voluntary termination agreements
