Common use of Inability to Perform Duties Clause in Contracts

Inability to Perform Duties. If, during the Term of Employment, Executive should become physically or mentally disabled, such that he is unable to perform his duties under Sections I (A) and (C) hereof for (i) a period of six (6) consecutive months or (ii) for shorter periods that add up to six (6) months in any eight (8)-month period, by written notice to the Executive, Company may terminate this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive’s employment shall terminate upon Executive incurring a “separation from service” under the medical leave rules of Section 409A. In that case, no further amounts or benefits shall be payable to Executive, except that until (i) he is no longer disabled or (ii) he becomes 65 years old — whichever happens first — Executive may be entitled to receive continued coverage under the relevant medical or disability plans to the extent permitted by such plans and to the extent such benefits continue to be provided to the Company executives at Executive’s level in the Company generally, provided that in the case of any continued coverage under one or more of Company’s medical plans, if Company determines in good faith that the provision of continued medical coverage at Company’s sole or partial expense may result in Federal taxation of the benefit provided thereunder to Executive or his dependents because such benefits are provided by a self-insured basis by Company, then Executive shall be obligated to pay the full monthly COBRA or similar premium for such coverage. In such event, the Company shall pay Executive, in a lump sum, an amount equivalent to the monthly premium for COBRA coverage for the remaining balance of the Term of Employment.

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Samples: Employment Agreement (Discovery Communications, Inc.)

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Inability to Perform Duties. If, during the Term of Employment, Executive should become physically or mentally disabled, such that he is unable to perform his duties under Sections I (A) and (C) hereof for (i) a period of six (6) consecutive months or (ii) for shorter periods that add up to six (6) months in any eight (8)-month period, by written notice to the Executive, Company may terminate this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive’s employment shall terminate upon Executive incurring a “separation from service” under the medical leave rules of Section 409A. In that case, no further amounts or benefits shall be payable to Executive, except that Executive shall receive the Accrued Benefits, and, until (i) he is no longer disabled or (ii) he becomes 65 years old -- whichever happens first Executive may be entitled to receive continued coverage under the relevant medical or disability plans to the extent permitted by such plans and to the extent such benefits continue to be provided to the Company executives at Executive’s level in similarly situated senior executive of the Company generally, provided that in the case of any continued coverage under one or more of Company’s medical plans, if Company determines in good faith that the provision of continued medical coverage at Company’s sole or partial expense may result in Federal taxation of the benefit provided thereunder to Executive or his dependents because such benefits are provided by a self-insured basis by Company, then Executive shall be obligated to pay the full monthly COBRA or similar premium for such coverage. In such event, the Company shall pay Executive, in a lump sum, within 30 days following the Company’s determination that the benefits may be taxable, an amount equivalent to the monthly premium for COBRA coverage for 18 months (based on the remaining balance of COBRA rates then in effect) on a net after-tax basis (assuming Executive pays taxes at the Term of Employmenthighest marginal rates in the applicable jurisdictions).

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Samples: Employment Agreement (Discovery Communications, Inc.)

Inability to Perform Duties. If, during the Term of Employment, Executive should become physically or mentally disabled, such that he is unable to perform his duties under Sections I (A) and (C) hereof for (i) a period of six (6) consecutive months or (ii) for shorter periods that add up to six (6) months in any eight (8)-month period, by written notice to the Executive, Company may terminate this AgreementAgreement and this shall be deemed inclusive of any applicable statutory notice due. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive’s employment shall terminate upon Executive incurring a “separation from service” under the medical leave rules of Section 409A. In that case, no further amounts or benefits shall be payable to Executive, except that until (i) he is no longer disabled or (ii) he becomes 65 years old -- whichever happens first -- Executive may be entitled to receive continued coverage under the relevant medical or disability plans to the extent permitted by such plans and to the extent such benefits continue to be provided to the Company executives at Executive’s level in the Company generally, provided that in the case of any continued coverage under one or more of Company’s medical plans, if Company determines in good faith that the provision of continued medical coverage at Company’s sole or partial expense may result in Federal taxation of the benefit provided thereunder to Executive or his dependents because such benefits are provided by on a self-insured basis by Company, then Executive shall be obligated to pay the full monthly COBRA or similar premium for such coverage. In such event, the Company shall pay Executive, in a lump sum, an amount equivalent to the monthly premium for COBRA coverage for the remaining balance of the Term of Employment.

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Samples: Employment Agreement (Discovery Communications, Inc.)

Inability to Perform Duties. If, during the Term of Employment, Executive should become physically or mentally disabled, such that he is unable to perform his duties under Sections I (A) and (C) hereof for (i) a period of six (6) consecutive months or (ii) for shorter periods that add up to six (6) months in any eight (8)-month period, by written notice to the Executive, Company may terminate this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive’s employment shall terminate upon Executive incurring a “separation from service” under the medical leave rules of Section 409A. In that case, no further amounts or benefits shall be payable to Executive, except that until (i) he is no longer disabled or (ii) he becomes 65 years old -- whichever happens first -- Executive may be entitled to receive continued coverage under the relevant medical or disability plans to the extent permitted by such plans and to the extent such benefits continue to be provided to the Company executives at Executive’s level in the Company generally, provided that in the case of any continued coverage under one or more of Company’s medical plans, if Company determines in good faith that the provision of continued medical coverage at Company’s sole or partial expense may result in Federal taxation of the benefit provided thereunder to Executive or his dependents because such benefits are provided by on a self-insured basis by Company, then Executive shall be obligated to pay the full monthly COBRA or similar premium for such coverage. In such event, the Company shall pay Executive, in a lump sum, an amount equivalent to the monthly premium for COBRA coverage for the remaining balance of the Term of Employment.

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Samples: Employment Agreement (Discovery Communications, Inc.)

Inability to Perform Duties. If, during the Term of Employment, Executive should become physically or mentally disabled, such that he is unable to perform his duties under Sections I (A) and (C) hereof for (i) a period of six (6) consecutive months or (ii) for shorter periods that add up to six (6) months in any eight (8)-month period, by written notice to the Executive, Company may terminate this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive’s employment shall terminate upon Executive incurring a “separation from service” under the medical leave rules of Section 409A. In that case, no further amounts or benefits shall be payable to Executive, except that until (i) he is no longer disabled or (ii) he becomes 65 years old — whichever happens first — Executive may be entitled to receive continued coverage under the relevant medical or disability plans to the extent permitted by such plans and to the extent such benefits continue to be provided to the Company executives at Executive’s level in the Company generally, provided that in the case of any continued coverage under one or more of Company’s medical plans, if Company determines in good faith that the provision of continued medical coverage at Company’s sole or partial expense may result in Federal taxation of the benefit provided thereunder to Executive or his dependents because such benefits are provided by a self-insured basis by dependents, or in other penalties applied to the Company, then Executive shall be obligated to pay the full monthly COBRA or similar premium for such coverage. In such event, the Company shall pay Executive, in a lump sum, an amount equivalent to the monthly premium for COBRA coverage for the remaining balance of the Term of Employment.

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Samples: Employment Agreement (Discovery Communications, Inc.)

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Inability to Perform Duties. If, during the Term of Employment, Executive should become physically or mentally disabled, such that he is unable to perform his duties under Sections I (A) and (C) hereof for (i) a period of six (6) consecutive months or (ii) for shorter periods that add up to six (6) months in any eight (8)-month period, by written notice to the Executive, Company may terminate this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive’s employment shall terminate upon Executive incurring a “separation from service” under the medical leave rules of Section 409A. In that case, no further amounts or benefits shall be payable to Executive, except that until (i) he is no longer disabled or (ii) he becomes 65 years old -- whichever happens first Executive may be entitled to receive continued coverage under the relevant medical or disability plans to the extent permitted by such plans and to the extent such benefits continue to be provided to the Company executives at Executive’s level in the Company generally, provided that in the case of any continued coverage under one or more of Company’s medical plans, if Company determines in good faith that the provision of continued medical coverage at Company’s sole or partial expense may result in Federal taxation of the benefit provided thereunder to Executive or his dependents because such benefits are provided by a self-insured basis by dependents, or in other penalties applied to the Company, then Executive shall be obligated to pay the full monthly COBRA or similar premium for such coverage. In such event, the Company shall pay Executive, in a lump sum, an amount equivalent to the monthly premium for COBRA coverage for the remaining balance of the Term of Employment.

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Samples: Employment Agreement (Discovery Communications, Inc.)

Inability to Perform Duties. If, during the Term of Employment, Executive should become physically or mentally disabled, such that he is unable to perform his duties under Sections I (AI(A) and (C) hereof for (i) a period of six (6) consecutive months or (ii) for shorter periods that add up to six (6) months in any eight (8)-month period, by written notice to the Executive, Company may terminate this Agreement. No further amounts or benefits shall be payable except earned but unpaid base salary and those benefits that may vest in accordance with the controlling documents for other relevant Company benefits programs, which shall be paid in accordance with the terms of such other Company benefit programs, including the terms governing the time and manner of payment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive’s 's employment shall terminate upon Executive incurring a “separation from service” under the medical leave rules of Section 409A. In that case, no further amounts or benefits shall be payable to Executive, except that until (i) he is no longer disabled or (ii) he becomes 65 years old -- whichever happens first - Executive may be entitled to receive continued coverage under the relevant medical or disability plans to the extent permitted by such plans and to the extent such benefits continue to be provided to the Company executives at Executive’s 's level in the Company generally, provided that in the case of any continued coverage under one or more of Company’s 's medical plans, if Company determines in good faith that the provision of continued medical coverage at Company’s 's sole or partial expense may result in Federal taxation of the benefit provided thereunder to Executive or his dependents because such benefits are provided by a self-insured basis by Company, then Executive shall be obligated to pay the full monthly COBRA or similar premium for such coverage. In such event, the Company shall pay Executive, in a lump sum, an amount equivalent to the monthly premium for COBRA coverage for the remaining balance of the Term of Employment.

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Samples: Employment Agreement (Discovery Communications, Inc.)

Inability to Perform Duties. If, during the Term of Employment, Executive should become physically or mentally disabled, such that he she is unable to perform his her duties under Sections I (AI(A) and (C) hereof for (i) a period of six (6) consecutive months or (ii) for shorter periods that add up to six (6) months in any eight (8)-month period, by written notice to the Executive, Company may terminate this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive’s employment shall terminate upon Executive incurring a “separation from service” under the medical leave rules of Section 409A. In that case, no further amounts or benefits shall be payable to Executive, except that until (i) he she is no longer disabled or (ii) he she becomes 65 years old -- whichever happens first -- Executive may be entitled to receive continued coverage under the relevant medical or disability plans to the extent permitted by such plans and to the extent such benefits continue to be provided to the Company executives at Executive’s level in the Company generally, provided that in the case of any continued coverage under one or more of Company’s medical plans, if Company determines in good faith that the provision of continued medical coverage at Company’s sole or partial expense may result in Federal taxation of the benefit provided thereunder to Executive or his her dependents because such benefits are provided by a self-insured basis by Company, then Executive shall be obligated to pay the full monthly COBRA or similar premium for such coverage. In such event, the Company shall pay Executive, in a lump sum, an amount equivalent to the monthly premium for COBRA coverage for the remaining balance of the Term of Employment.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Employment Agreement (Discovery Communications, Inc.)

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