Separation From Employment: Federal
Original Authors: Rebecca Sipowicz and Darrell R. VanDeusen, Kollman & Saucier, PA, Michael Barnsback
Updating Author: 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.
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