Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law that establishes standards for wage and hour requirements, including overtime pay and minimum wage provisions that need to be settled before employee relief
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Federal law prohibiting employment discrimination that must be considered to ensure the relieve letter contains no discriminatory language or implications
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law protecting rights of employees with disabilities, which must be considered in any employment documentation including relief letters
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting workers 40 and older from age discrimination, which must be considered in employment termination documentation
State Labor Codes: Specific state-level employment laws that vary by jurisdiction and may affect the content and timing of employee relief documentation
Final Paycheck Requirements: State-specific laws governing the timing and manner of final wage payments that must be addressed in the relief process
State Notice Requirements: State-specific requirements for providing notice of employment termination or separation documentation
Record Retention Requirements: Federal and state mandates for maintaining employment records and documentation for specified periods
Privacy Protection Laws: Federal and state laws governing the protection and disclosure of personal information in employment documentation
Contractual Obligations: Existing employment agreements, NDAs, non-compete agreements, and collective bargaining agreements that must be referenced or addressed in the relief letter
Company Policies: Internal organizational policies regarding employment verification and exit procedures that must be followed in the relief process
