ADEA Compliance: Age Discrimination in Employment Act requirements for protecting workers 40 and older from age discrimination in severance agreements
OWBA Requirements: Older Workers Benefit Protection Act specifications for valid waivers, including 21/45 day consideration periods and 7-day revocation rights
Title VII Considerations: Civil Rights Act provisions ensuring severance agreements don't discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin
ADA Compliance: Americans with Disabilities Act requirements to ensure severance terms don't discriminate against employees with disabilities
FLSA Regulations: Fair Labor Standards Act requirements regarding wage and hour laws affecting severance calculations
ERISA Considerations: Employee Retirement Income Security Act implications for benefit plans and severance arrangements
WARN Act Compliance: Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act requirements for mass layoffs and plant closings
IRC 409A: Internal Revenue Code Section 409A regulations governing deferred compensation in severance arrangements
Tax Treatment: Federal and state tax implications for severance payments, including withholding requirements and reporting obligations
State WARN Requirements: State-specific WARN Act requirements that may exceed federal standards
State Termination Laws: State-specific requirements for employment termination and severance agreements
Release Requirements: Federal and state requirements for valid releases of claims in severance agreements
Non-Compete Provisions: State-specific restrictions and requirements for enforceable non-compete and non-solicitation clauses
COBRA Compliance: Requirements for continuation of health benefits under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
Industry Regulations: Sector-specific requirements and professional licensing considerations affecting severance terms
