Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law requiring specific provisions for workers 40 and older, including 21-day consideration period, 7-day revocation period, and clear language requirements

Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA): Federal law providing additional protections for older workers with specific disclosure requirements for valid waivers

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Federal law governing discrimination and sexual harassment claims that must be addressed in release agreements

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law concerning disability discrimination claims that should be covered in the release

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing wage and hour claims that must be considered in release agreements

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law addressing leave-related claims that should be included in the release

State Employment Laws: Varying state-specific requirements including protection periods and language requirements that must be incorporated based on jurisdiction

State Discrimination Laws: State-specific protections against discrimination that are often broader than federal protections

State Wage and Hour Laws: State-specific regulations regarding compensation and working hours that must be addressed in the release

Non-compete and Confidentiality Provisions: State-specific regulations governing the enforceability of non-compete agreements and confidentiality clauses

EEOC Regulations: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidelines that must be followed in release agreements

National Labor Relations Act (NLRA): Federal law protecting workers' rights to engage in collective activity, which must be preserved in release agreements

Workers' Compensation Laws: State-specific laws governing workplace injury claims and their releaseability in separation agreements

Unemployment Compensation Laws: State-specific regulations regarding unemployment benefits that must be considered in release agreements