WARN Act: Federal law requiring employers with 100+ employees to provide 60 days advance notice for mass layoffs

ADEA: Age Discrimination in Employment Act - Contains specific requirements for separation agreements involving workers over 40, including mandatory language for releases

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Federal law ensuring that employment separation is not based on protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, or national origin

FLSA: Fair Labor Standards Act - Governs requirements for final wage payment and overtime compensation

COBRA: Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act - Mandates requirements for continuation of health benefits after employment separation

State Final Pay Laws: State-specific requirements determining the timing and method of final paycheck delivery

State PTO Laws: State-specific requirements regarding the payout of accrued vacation time and paid time off

State Release Requirements: State-specific rules governing the format and content of employment releases and waivers

State WARN Acts: State-specific variations of the federal WARN Act, often with different thresholds and notice requirements

Non-compete Laws: State-specific regulations governing the enforcement and validity of non-compete agreements in separation contexts

Unemployment Compensation Rules: Federal and state regulations regarding unemployment benefit eligibility and employer obligations

Severance Policies: Company-specific and legally-mandated requirements regarding severance pay and benefits

Company Policies: Internal company policies and procedures affecting employment separation

Employment Agreements: Existing employment contracts or agreements that may affect separation terms

Collective Bargaining Agreements: Union contracts and agreements that may contain specific requirements for employee separation