A Checklist outlining the key provisions for employers to consider when drafting and negotiating a settlement agreement in a single plaintiff employment dispute, including a release of legal claims against the employer. This Checklist is based on federal law, but highlights issue commonly arising under state law and will be useful to employers in all jurisdictions. For information on state law requirements, see Settling State Law Employment Disputes Toolkit and Employment Claims in Release Agreements: State Q&A Tool.