Guidance on federal and state laws relating to an employee’s separation from employment, including termination for cause, obtaining a release of claims, benefits upon termination, voluntary termination and constructive discharge.
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.
The following states have additional requirements for this topic under applicable state law.
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