General Release and Waiver of Claims Sample Clauses

General Release and Waiver of Claims a. The payments and promises set forth in this Agreement are in full satisfaction of all accrued salary, paid time off, bonus and commission pay, profit sharing, stock, stock options, restricted stock units or other ownership interest in the Company, termination benefits or other compensation to which you may be entitled by virtue of your employment with the Company, your separation from the Company or otherwise. To the fullest extent permitted by law, you (on behalf of yourself, and on behalf of your heirs, family members, executors, estates, agents and assigns, or any controlled affiliate and any trust or other entity of which you or said heirs, estates or family directly or indirectly hold a majority beneficial interest) hereby release and waive any other claims you may have against the Company, Parent and their owners, agents, officers, shareholders, employees, directors, attorneys, subscribers, subsidiaries, affiliates, successors and assigns (collectively “Releasees”), whether known or not known, including, without limitation, claims under any employment laws, including, but not limited to, claims of unlawful discharge, breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, fraud, violation of public policy, defamation, physical injury, emotional distress, claims for additional compensation or benefits arising out of your employment or your separation of employment, claims under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, as amended, under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, the California Labor Code, the California Government Code, the California Business and Professions Code, all California Wage Orders, the Family Medical Leave Act, the California Family Rights Act, and any other state laws and/or regulations relating to employment or employment discrimination, harassment or retaliation including, without limitation, claims based on age or under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act or Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (collectively, the “ADEA”), the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended and/or claims based on disability or under the Americans with Disabilities Act (collectively, the “Released Claims”). The Released Claims also include claims of discrimination or retaliation on the basis of workers’ compensation statute but do not include workers’ compensation claims.
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General Release and Waiver of Claims. For purposes of this Agreement, the “Released Parties” means, individually and collectively, the Companies and their respective present, former and future direct and indirect shareholders, partners, limited partners, affiliates, members (and the directors and officers of such members), parents, subsidiaries, directors, officers, executives, agents, attorneys, successors and assigns. Except as provided in the last sentence of this Paragraph 1, in consideration of the payments made and to be made, and benefits provided and to be provided, to Executive pursuant to the Employment Agreement, Executive hereby unconditionally and forever releases, discharges and waives any and all claims, liabilities, demands, actions, causes of action, suits, costs, controversies, judgments, decrees, verdicts, attorneys’ and consultants’ fees, damages, indemnities and obligations of every kind and nature, in law, equity, or otherwise, known and unknown, suspected and unsuspected, disclosed and undisclosed, arising out of or in any way related to agreements, events, acts or conduct at any time prior to and including the execution date of this Agreement, other than the Excluded Obligations (as defined below) (the “Released Claims”) against the Released Parties. The Released Claims include any and all matters relating to Executive’s employment including, without limitation, claims or demands related to salary, bonuses, commissions, stock, equity awards, or any other ownership interest in the Companies or any of their affiliates, vacation pay, fringe benefits, expense reimbursements, severance pay, or any other form of compensation; claims for discrimination based upon race, color, sex, creed, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law or any other violation of any Equal Employment Opportunity Law, ordinance, rule, regulation or order, including, without limitation, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Civil Rights Act of 1991; the Americans with Disabilities Act; claims under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, the Equal Pay Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, as amended, the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, as amended, or the laws of any country governing discrimination in employment, the payment of wages or benefits, or any other aspect of employment. The Released Claims also include claims for wrongful discharge, fraud or misrepresentation under any statute, rule or ...
General Release and Waiver of Claims. In consideration of the severance payments and other benefits to which I have become entitled, pursuant to that certain Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between Nanogen, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and myself dated , 2007 (the “Employment Agreement), in connection with the termination of my employment on this date, I, , hereby furnish the Company with the following release and waiver (“Release and Waiver”). I hereby release and forever discharge the Company, its officers, directors, agents, employees, stockholders, successors, assigns and affiliates from any and all claims, liabilities, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, attorney fees, damages, indemnities and obligations of every kind and nature, in law, equity or otherwise, known and unknown, suspected and unsuspected, disclosed and undisclosed, arising from or relating to my employment with the Company and the termination of that employment, including (without limitation) claims of wrongful discharge, emotional distress, defamation, fraud, breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, discrimination claims based on sex, age, race, national origin, disability or any other basis under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, the Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended (“ADEA”), the Americans with Disability Act, contract claims, tort claims, and wage or benefit claims, including but not limited to, claims for salary, bonuses, commissions, stock grants, stock options, vacation pay, fringe benefits, severance pay or any other form of compensation (other than the payments, rights, benefits and indemnification to which I am, pursuant to the express provisions of the Employment Agreement, entitled in connection with my termination of employment, my vested rights under the Company’s Section 401(k) Plan and any worker’s compensation benefits under any Company workers’ compensation insurance policy or fund). In releasing claims unknown to me at present, I am waiving all rights and benefits under Section 1542 of the California Civil Code, and any law or legal principle of similar effect in any jurisdiction: “A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor.” This Release and Waiver does...
General Release and Waiver of Claims a) The payments and promises set forth in this Agreement are in full satisfaction of all accrued salary, vacation pay, bonus and commission pay, profit‑sharing, stock, stock options or other ownership interest in the Company, termination benefits, benefits under the Change in Control Agreement or other compensation to which you may be entitled by virtue of your employment with the Company or your separation from the Company. To the fullest extent permitted by law, you hereby release and waive any other claims you may have against the Company and its owners, agents, officers, shareholders, employees, directors, attorneys, subscribers, subsidiaries, affiliates, successors and assigns (collectively “Releasees”), whether known or not known, including, without limitation, claims under any employment laws, including, but not limited to, claims of unlawful discharge, breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, fraud, violation of public policy, defamation, physical injury, emotional distress, claims for additional compensation or benefits arising out of your employment or your separation of employment, claims under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and any other laws and/or regulations relating to employment or employment discrimination, including, without limitation, claims based on age or under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act or Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, and/or claims based on disability or under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
General Release and Waiver of Claims. 7.1. The payments and agreements set forth in this Agreement fully satisfy any and all accrued salary, vacation pay, bonus and commission pay, stock-based compensation, profit sharing, termination benefits or other compensation to which you may be entitled by virtue of your employment with the Company or your termination of employment. You acknowledge that you have no claims and have not filed any claims against the Company based on your employment with or the separation of your employment with the Company.
General Release and Waiver of Claims a. Employee hereby waives and fully releases and forever discharges the University from any and all claims, causes of action, complaints, damages, agreements, suits, attorney’s fees, loss, cost or expense, obligations and liabilities, of whatever kind or character, any statutory claims, or any and all other matters of whatever kind, nature or description, whether known or unknown, occurring prior to the date of the execution of this Agreement, which Employee may have against the University, by reason of or arising out of or concerning Employee’s employment with the University. Employee acknowledges and agrees that Employee’s release of claims specifically includes, but is not limited to, any retreat rights, as well as any and all claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. section 2000 et seq.; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, 29 U.S.C. section 621 et seq. (“ADEA”); the Federal Civil Rights Statutes, 42 U.S.C. sections 1981, 1982, 1983, 1985 and 1986; the Americans with Disabilities Act; the Equal Pay Act; the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, California Government Code section 12940 et seq.; the Family and Medical Leave Act; the California Labor Code; and the Xxxxx Civil Rights Act based upon events occurring prior to the date of the execution of this Agreement. In so doing, Employee expressly acknowledges and agrees that Employee hereby waives all rights Employee may have under Section 1542 of the California Civil Code, which provides: A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party. Employee understands and acknowledges that the consideration provided for in this Agreement is in full and complete settlement of all claims of any kind, whether known or unknown, actual or potential, which Employee may have against the University in connection with Employee’s employment, working conditions, and any other conduct of the Parties occurring prior to the date of the execution of this Agreement.
General Release and Waiver of Claims d. The payments and promises set forth in this Second Release are in full satisfaction of all accrued salary, vacation pay, bonus and commission pay, profit-sharing, stock, stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, or other ownership interest in the Company, termination benefits or other compensation to which Employee may be entitled by virtue of her employment with the Company or her separation from the Company, including pursuant to the Separation Agreement and the Offer Letter (as defined in the Separation Agreement). To the fullest extent permitted by law, Employee hereby releases and waives any other claims she may have against the Company and its owners, agents, officers, shareholders, employees, directors, attorneys, subscribers, subsidiaries, affiliates, successors and assigns (collectively “Releasees”), whether known or not known, including, without limitation, claims under any employment laws, including, but not limited to, claims of unlawful discharge, breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, fraud, violation of public policy, defamation, physical injury, emotional distress, claims for additional compensation or benefits arising out of her employment or separation of employment, including for equity or pursuant to the Offer Letter, claims under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and any other laws and/or regulations relating to employment or employment discrimination, including, without limitation, claims based on age or under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act or Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, and/or claims based on disability or under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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General Release and Waiver of Claims a. The payments and promises set forth in this Agreement are in full satisfaction of all accrued salary, vacation pay, bonus and commission pay, profit-sharing, stock, stock options or other ownership interest in the Company, termination benefits or other compensation to which you may be entitled by virtue of your employment with the Company or your separation from the Company. To the fullest extent permitted by law, you hereby release and waive any other claims you may have against the Company and its owners, agents, officers, shareholders, employees, directors, attorneys, subscribers, subsidiaries, affiliates, successors and assigns (collectively “Releasees”), whether known or not known, including, without limitation, claims under any employment laws, including, but not limited to, claims of unlawful discharge, breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, fraud, violation of public policy, defamation, physical injury, emotional distress, claims for additional compensation or benefits arising out of your employment or your separation of employment, claims under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, as amended, the New York Human Rights Law and any other laws and/or regulations relating to employment or employment discrimination, including, without limitation, claims based on age or under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act or Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, and/or claims based on disability or under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
General Release and Waiver of Claims. In exchange for and in consideration of the benefits described and set forth in paragraph 2 above, Executive, on behalf of himself/herself and his/her successors, assigns, heirs, executors, and administrators, hereby releases and forever discharges the Company and its parents, affiliates, associated entities, representatives, successors and assigns, and their officers, directors, shareholders, agents and employees from all liability, claims and demands, actions and causes of action, damages, costs, payments and expenses of every kind, nature or description arising out of his/her employment relationship with the Company, or the ending of his/her employment on , 200 . These claims, demands, actions or causes of action include, but are not limited to, actions sounding in contract, tort, discrimination of any kind, and causes of action or claims arising under federal, state, or local laws, including, but not limited to, claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended by the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act of 1990, the Americans With Disabilities Act, and any similar state or local laws. Executive further agrees that Executive will neither seek nor accept any further benefit or consideration from any source whatsoever in respect to any claims which Executive has asserted or could have asserted against the Company. Executive represents to his/her knowledge neither Executive nor any person or entity acting on Executive’s behalf or with Executive’s authority has asserted with any federal, state, or local judicial or administrative body any claim of any kind based on or arising out of any aspect of Executive’s employment with the Company or the ending of that employment. If Executive, or any person or entity representing Executive, or any federal, state, or local agency, assert any such claim, this Release and Waiver Agreement will act as a total and complete bar to recovery of any judgment, award, damages, or remedy of any kind.,
General Release and Waiver of Claims a. In consideration of Employee’s right to receive the severance payments and benefits set forth in Sections 6.1(a), (c), (d), (f) and (h) and the last sentence of Section 6.2 of the Employment Agreement, the Employee, on behalf of himself and his heirs, executors, administrators, trustees, legal representatives, successors and assigns (hereinafter collectively referred to for purposes of this Section 1 as “Employee”), hereby agrees to irrevocably and unconditionally waive, release and forever discharge the Company and its past, present and future affiliates and related entities, parent and subsidiary corporations, divisions, shareholders, predecessors, current, former and future officers, directors, employees, trustees, fiduciaries, administrators, executives, agents, representatives, successors and assigns (collectively, the “Company Released Parties”) from any and all waivable claims, charges, demands, sums of money, actions, rights, promises, agreements, causes of action, obligations and liabilities of any kind or nature whatsoever, at law or in equity, whether known or unknown, existing or contingent, suspected or unsuspected, apparent or concealed, foreign or domestic (hereinafter collectively referred to as “claims”) which he has now or in the future may claim to have against any or all of the Company Released Parties based upon or arising out of any facts, acts, conduct, omissions, transactions, occurrences, contracts, claims, events, causes, matters or things of any conceivable kind or character existing or occurring or claimed to exist or to have occurred prior to the date of the Employee’s execution of this Agreement. Such claims include, without limitation, claims arising under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, 29 U.S.C. § 621 et seq.; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq.; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, 29 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq.; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, 29 U.S.C. § 1001 et seq.; the Equal Pay Act of 1963, 29 U.S.C. § 206(d); Section 806 of the Corporate and Criminal Fraud Accountability Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.; the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. §1681 et seq.; any other federal, state or local statutory laws relating to employment, discrimination in employment, termination of employment, wages, benefits or otherwise; or any other federal, state or local constitution, statute, ...
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