WARN Act: Federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act - requires employers to provide advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings
FMLA: Family and Medical Leave Act - provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for specified medical and family reasons
ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act - prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and may require reasonable accommodations during the redundancy process
FLSA: Fair Labor Standards Act - governs wage and hour requirements that remain applicable during notice periods
State WARN Acts: State-specific versions of the WARN Act that may have different thresholds and requirements for notice periods
State Sick Leave Laws: Various state-specific regulations governing sick leave entitlements and accrual
State Disability Laws: State-specific provisions for handling disability-related absences and accommodations
Employment Agreements: Existing contractual obligations including sick leave, notice periods, and severance terms
COBRA: Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act - governs continuation of health coverage after employment termination
Documentation Requirements: Legal obligations for maintaining records of medical certifications, notices, and communications during redundancy process
