Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law requiring specific consideration for employees over 40, including mandatory review periods and specific release language in separation agreements
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing final wage payments, overtime compensation, and other wage-related matters in separation agreements
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA): Federal law regulating employee benefit plans, affecting how retirement accounts and benefits are handled in separation agreements
COBRA: Federal law requiring employers to offer continuation of health insurance coverage after employment termination
WARN Act: Federal law requiring advance notification for large-scale layoffs or facility closures, which may affect separation agreement terms
State Final Paycheck Laws: State-specific regulations determining the timing and manner of final wage payments in separation agreements
State Vacation/PTO Laws: State-specific requirements regarding the payout of accrued vacation time or PTO in separation agreements
State Non-Compete Laws: State-specific regulations governing the enforceability and scope of non-compete clauses in separation agreements
State Release Requirements: State-specific rules for valid release of claims in separation agreements, including any special language or time periods
Title VII of Civil Rights Act: Federal law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin, affecting release language in separation agreements
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law protecting rights of employees with disabilities, requiring consideration in separation agreement releases
National Labor Relations Act (NLRA): Federal law protecting employees' rights to engage in collective activity, affecting what can be included in separation agreements
State Unemployment Compensation Laws: State-specific regulations regarding unemployment benefits and how separation agreements may impact eligibility
