by the Brightmine Editorial Team
Summary
This guide provides an overview of federal laws relevant to separation from employment, including those related to releases of legal claims, health care continuation coverage, constructive discharge and forced retirement. It also discusses other key aspects of employment termination, such as the at-will employment principle, severance packages, restrictive covenants, unemployment insurance, final pay and resignation notice policies.
In this guide, learn about:
- Employment at‑will
- Termination for cause
- Severance packages
- Separation and release agreements
- Older Workers Benefit Protection Act
- Title VII, the ADA and the Equal Pay Act
- Restrictive covenants
- Final pay and benefits
- Unemployment compensation
- Payment of final wages
- Health care continuation
- Notice of resignation
- Penalty provision risks
- Constructive discharge
- Forced retirement
- Future developments
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