ADEA and OWBPA Compliance: Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Older Workers Benefit Protection Act requirements, including mandatory waiting periods and specific disclosure requirements

FLSA Compliance: Fair Labor Standards Act requirements regarding final wage payments, overtime calculations, and proper compensation classification

WARN Act Requirements: Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act provisions for mass layoffs or plant closings, including required notice periods

ERISA Considerations: Employee Retirement Income Security Act implications for benefit plans, pension rights, and continuation of benefits

Title VII Compliance: Civil Rights Act Title VII considerations to ensure separation agreement doesn't discriminate based on protected characteristics

Tax Regulations: IRS requirements for severance pay, including proper tax withholding, Social Security and Medicare contributions, and reporting obligations

State Labor Laws: Specific state requirements regarding final pay timing, accrued vacation payout, and state-specific release requirements

Release Agreement Requirements: Mandatory consideration periods (21/45 days), 7-day revocation period, clear language requirements, and valid consideration rules

Documentation Components: Essential elements including payment terms, benefits continuation, non-disparagement, confidentiality, company property return, and post-employment restrictions

State WARN Requirements: State-specific notification requirements for layoffs, which may be more stringent than federal WARN Act

Unemployment Compensation: State-specific unemployment compensation laws and impact of separation agreement on unemployment benefits eligibility

Benefits Continuation: COBRA requirements and other benefit continuation obligations, including health insurance and retirement benefits