ADEA: Age Discrimination in Employment Act - Federal law protecting employees 40 and older from age-based discrimination, requiring specific provisions in separation agreements

OWBPA: Older Workers Benefit Protection Act - Amendment to ADEA that sets specific requirements for waivers of age discrimination claims, including 21/45-day review periods and 7-day revocation period

Title VII: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act - Prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin; must be considered in release of claims provisions

ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act - Protects against disability discrimination; must be addressed in release language

FLSA: Fair Labor Standards Act - Governs wage and hour requirements; crucial for calculating final pay and any overtime obligations

NLRA: National Labor Relations Act - Protects employees' rights to discuss working conditions; affects confidentiality provisions in exit agreements

ERISA: Employee Retirement Income Security Act - Governs employee benefits plans; important for addressing continuation or termination of benefits

State Labor Laws: Various state-specific employment regulations that may affect severance, non-compete agreements, and final wage payment requirements

Securities Laws: Including Securities Exchange Act and SEC regulations - Particularly important for public companies and executives with stock-based compensation

IRC 409A: Internal Revenue Code Section 409A - Governs deferred compensation arrangements and timing of severance payments

IRC 280G: Internal Revenue Code Section 280G - Addresses golden parachute payments and their tax implications for both employer and employee

Company Policies: Internal company policies and procedures that may affect separation terms and conditions

Existing Agreements: Prior employment agreements, equity agreements, and other contracts that need to be addressed in the exit agreement