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Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing wage and hour provisions, overtime requirements, and record-keeping obligations that must be considered in the release form

National Labor Relations Act (NLRA): Federal legislation protecting employee rights and collective bargaining implications that need to be addressed in the release

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Federal anti-discrimination provisions and restrictions on waiving discrimination claims that must be incorporated into the release language

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal requirements for workers over 40, including mandatory waiting periods for review of release documents

Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA): Federal requirements for valid waivers and specific language requirements for release agreements involving older workers

State Labor Laws: Varying state-specific requirements and additional protections beyond federal law that must be incorporated based on jurisdiction

State Release Requirements: State-specific waiting periods and consideration requirements that vary by jurisdiction

Consideration Doctrine: Legal requirement for adequate compensation and distinction between new versus existing obligations in the release agreement

Knowing and Voluntary Waiver: Legal requirement for clear and unambiguous language, including adequate time for review and consultation

Contract Formation Principles: Basic contract law requirements including offer, acceptance, and capacity to contract that must be satisfied in the release agreement