ADEA Compliance: Age Discrimination in Employment Act requirements for valid waivers, including specific language and time periods for review

OWBPA Requirements: Older Workers Benefit Protection Act specifications for valid waivers of age discrimination claims, including 21/45-day review periods and 7-day revocation right

Title VII Considerations: Requirements for releasing claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, covering discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin

ADA Compliance: Americans with Disabilities Act considerations for releasing disability discrimination claims

FLSA Restrictions: Fair Labor Standards Act limitations on releasing wage and hour claims, which typically require court or DOL approval

FMLA Considerations: Family and Medical Leave Act requirements for releasing related claims

State Labor Laws: Specific state requirements for employment-related releases and waivers

State Contract Law: State-specific requirements for valid contract formation, including consideration and capacity

Contract Law Principles: Basic requirements for valid contracts including consideration, capacity, and mutual assent

Unconscionability Doctrine: Legal principle preventing enforcement of grossly unfair or one-sided agreements

Public Policy Exceptions: Limitations on releases that violate public policy or attempt to waive non-waivable rights

Non-Waivable Rights: Rights that cannot be waived by law, including workers' compensation, unemployment benefits, and right to file EEOC charges

Review and Revocation Periods: Mandatory time periods for review and revocation of the agreement, particularly for age-related claims

Clear Language Requirement: Obligation to use clear, specific, and unambiguous language in the release agreement

Right to Counsel Notice: Requirement to advise releasor of their right to consult with an attorney before signing