Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: Federal law that prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Must be considered to ensure the separation is not discriminatory.

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting workers 40 and older from employment discrimination based on age. Essential for ensuring age-neutral separation processes.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Must be considered in separation decisions to avoid disability discrimination claims.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law providing eligible employees with job-protected leave. Important to verify if employee is under FMLA protection before proceeding with separation.

WARN Act: Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act requires employers to provide advance notice of significant layoffs. Must be considered for mass separations.

State Notice Requirements: State-specific laws governing required notice periods and documentation for employment separation. Varies by jurisdiction.

Final Paycheck Regulations: State-specific requirements regarding timing and method of delivering final paycheck, including requirements for paying out accrued benefits.

PTO/Vacation Payout Requirements: State-specific laws governing the payment of accrued paid time off or vacation time upon separation.

Employment Agreement Review: Review of existing employment contracts, including notice periods, separation terms, and other contractual obligations.

Non-Compete and Confidentiality Agreements: Review and enforcement of existing non-compete and confidentiality agreements that survive employment termination.

Company Separation Policies: Internal company policies and procedures governing the separation process, including required approvals and documentation.

Benefits Continuation: Policies and procedures regarding continuation of benefits, including COBRA rights and other applicable benefit conversion options.

Record Retention Requirements: Federal and state requirements for maintaining employment records post-separation, including duration and manner of storage.

Company Property Return: Procedures for ensuring return of company property, including equipment, documents, and intellectual property.