Common use of Claims Released Clause in Contracts

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just noted, I am releasing all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type (“Claims”) that I may have with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 3(d). These include, but are not limited to, Claims that in any way relate to: (1) my Employment Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnities. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different laws,, including the following: Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Executive Order 11141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against the disabled; and any other federal, state, or local law prohibiting employment discrimination such as the New York State and City Human Rights Laws. Federal employment statutes, such as the WARN Act, which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which regulates wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local law restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, or local law providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentations, defamation, and similar or related claims. The laws referred to in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Executive Employment Agreement (Andrea Electronics Corp), Executive Employment Agreement (Andrea Electronics Corp)

Claims Released. Subject only to Except for the exceptions just notedclaims identified in Section 2(b), I am releasing irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently may have (“Claims”) that I may have with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 3(d2(c). These includeI understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, but are not limited to, Claims meaning rights or claims that in any way relate to: (1) arise after my Employment Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnitiesTermination Date. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different laws,foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as the following: Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Executive Order 11141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 1124611,246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”) and Executive Order 11,141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against based on disability; the disabledGenetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, or local law laws prohibiting discrimination in employment discrimination based on a protected category, such as the New York State and City Human Rights Lawsactual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics. Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 19741974 (“ERISA”), which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which regulates wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local law laws mandating leaves of absence, restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, or local law laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentationsmisrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other matters; and family and medical leave laws. The laws referred Examples of released Claims include, but are not limited to the following (except to the extent explicitly preserved by Section 1 or 2(b) of this Agreement): (i) Claims that in any way relate to or arose during my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, or unused accrued vacation or sick pay; (ii) Claims that in any way relate to the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (iii) Claims that I have irrevocable or vested rights to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; (iv) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnities (such as under the Civil Rights Attorneys’ Fees Act), with respect to Claims I am releasing; or (v) claims under the Connecticut Human Rights and Opportunities Law, the Connecticut Family and Medical Leave Law, the Connecticut Age Discrimination and Employee Insurance Benefits Law, and the Connecticut Smokers’ Rights Law. If, despite this Agreement, I ▇▇▇ or bring an arbitration action asserting any Claim that I have released, I will be liable to the Released Party (as defined below) for its attorneys’ fees, other defense costs, and any other damages that my suit or arbitration causes, except those attributable to ADEA claims. I promise not to accept any relief or remedies not set forth in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrinesAgreement as to any Claim I have released by signing it.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Separation Agreement (Factset Research Systems Inc), Separation Agreement (Factset Research Systems Inc)

Claims Released. Subject only to Except for the exceptions just notedclaims identified in Section 2(b), I am releasing irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently may have (“Claims”) that I may have with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 3(d2(c). These includeI understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, but are not limited to, Claims meaning rights or claims that in any way relate to: (1) my Employment arise after the date I execute this Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnities. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different laws,foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as the following: Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Executive Order 11141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 1124611,246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”) and Executive Order 11,141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against based on disability; the disabledGenetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, or local law laws prohibiting discrimination in employment discrimination based on a protected category, such as the New York State and City Human Rights Lawsactual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics. Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 19741974 (“ERISA”), which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which regulates wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local law laws mandating leaves of absence, restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, or local law laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentationsmisrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other matters; and family and medical leave laws. The laws referred Examples of released Claims include, but are not limited to the following (except to the extent explicitly preserved by Section 1 or 2(b) of this Agreement): (i) Claims that in any way relate to or arose during my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, or unused accrued vacation or sick pay; (ii) Claims that in any way relate to the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (iii) Claims that I have irrevocable or vested rights to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; (iv) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnities (such as under the Civil Rights Attorneys’ Fees Act), with respect to Claims I am releasing; or (v) claims under the Connecticut Human Rights and Opportunities Law, the Connecticut Family and Medical Leave Law, the Connecticut Age Discrimination and Employee Insurance Benefits Law, and the Connecticut Smokers’ Rights Law. If, despite this Agreement, I ▇▇▇ or bring an arbitration action asserting any Claim that I have released, I will be liable to the Released Party (as defined below) for its attorneys’ fees, other defense costs, and any other damages that my suit or arbitration causes, except those attributable to ADEA claims. I promise not to accept any relief or remedies not set forth in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrinesAgreement as to any Claim I have released by signing it.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Separation Agreement (Factset Research Systems Inc), Separation Agreement (Factset Research Systems Inc)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just noted, I understand and agree that I am releasing all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I may have (the “Claims”) against any Released Party, except that I may have with respect to am not releasing any Released Party listed in Section 3(d). These include, but are not limited to, Claims claim that in any way relate relates to: (1i) my Employment right to enforce this Agreement; (ii) my right, my employment with the Companyif any, to claim government-provided unemployment benefits, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3iii) any rights or claims which may arise or accrue after I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnitiessign this Agreement). I further understand that the Claims I am releasing might may arise under many different laws,laws (including statutes, including the following: regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), including, but by no means limited to: 1. Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act Act, the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, and Executive Order 11141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against the disabledbased on disability; and any other federal, state, or local law laws prohibiting employment discrimination such as the New York State and City Human Rights Lawsor wage discrimination. 2. Federal employment statutes, such as the WARN Act, which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, 1938 and state laws which regulates wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. 3. Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local law laws providing workers’ compensation benefits (or prohibiting workers’ compensation retaliation), restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal. 4. Tort and Contract Claims, state, or local law providing recourse such as claims for alleged wrongful discharge, negligence, negligent hiring, negligent supervision, negligent retention, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, fraud in the inducement, negligent misrepresentationsmisrepresentation, defamation, invasion of privacy, interference with contract or with prospective economic advantage, breach of express or implied contract, breach of covenants of good faith and fair dealing, promissory estoppel, and similar or related claims. The laws referred to in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Separation Agreement (Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd.), Separation Agreement (Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd.)

Claims Released. Subject only to Except for the exceptions just notedclaims identified in Section 2(b), I am releasing irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently may have (“Claims”) that I may have with respect to any Released Party (as defined below) listed in Section 3(d2(d). These include, but are I understand that I am not limited to, Claims that in any way relate to: (1) my Employment Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnitiesreleasing future claims. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different laws,foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as the following: Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and Executive Order 11141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against based on disability; the disabledGenetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act (▇▇▇▇), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, or local law laws, including but not limited to the Fair Employment and Housing Act, prohibiting discrimination in employment discrimination such as based on actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, or association with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics and the New York State California Fair Employment and City Human Rights LawsHousing Act. Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment & Retraining Notification Act (WARN Act), which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 19741974 (ERISA), which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which regulates wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local law laws mandating leaves of absence, restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, or local law laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentationsmisrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims; and any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other related matters, including California Labor Code Section 200 et seq., California Business and Professions Code Section 17200, et seq., and any applicable California Industrial Welfare Commission order; and family and medical leave laws. The laws referred Examples of released Claims include, but are not limited to, the following (except to the extent explicitly preserved by Section 2(b) of this Release): (i) Claims that in any way relate to or arose during my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, or unused accrued vacation or sick pay; (ii) Claims that I have irrevocable or vested rights to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; (iii) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnities with respect to Claims I am releasing; or (iv) claims under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, California Labor Code Section 200 et seq., and any applicable California Industrial Welfare Commission order. If, despite this Release, I sue or bring an arbitration action asserting any claim that I have released, I will be liable to the Released Parties for their attorneys’ fees, other defense costs, and any other damages that my suit or arbitration causes, except those attributable to ADEA claims. I promise not to accept any relief or remedies not set forth in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrinesRelease as to any claim I have released by signing it.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Executive Employment Agreement (Mitek Systems Inc), Executive Employment Agreement (Mitek Systems Inc)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just noted, The claims I am releasing under Section 3(b) include all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I presently may have (“Claims”) that I may have with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 3(d3(e). These include, but are I understand that the term “Claims” does not limited to, Claims that in include any way relate to: (1) my Employment Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination ADEA Causes of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnitiesAction. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different laws,foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including the following: Anti-discrimination statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and following: (i) Anti-discrimination statutes (other than the ADEA), such as Executive Order 1114111,141, which prohibit prohibits age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 1124611,246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against the disabledbased on disability; and any other federal, state, or local law laws prohibiting employment discrimination discrimination, such as the New York State California Fair Employment and City Human Rights Laws. Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination in employment based on actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, or association with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics. (ii) Federal employment statutes, such as the WARN Act, which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which regulates wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. . (iii) Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local law laws restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, or local law providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentations, defamation, and similar or related claims. The laws referred to in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines.A3

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Stock Option Award Agreement (Semtech Corp), Stock Option Award Agreement (Semtech Corp)

Claims Released. Subject only to the specific exceptions just notednoted in Section 5.1 above, I am releasing the Executive hereby releases and waives all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that the Executive may have up through the Effective Date (“Claims”) that I may have with respect to any and all of the Released Party Parties listed in Section 3(d)5.4. These include, but are not limited to, any and all Claims that in any way relate to, arise out of or result from: (1i) my Employment Agreement, my the Executive’s employment with Parent and/or the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensationsalary, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unvested equity awards, stock options, restricted stock, or unused accrued vacation, vacation or sick paypaid time off; (2ii) the design or administration of any employee benefit programOriginal Agreement; (3iii) any rights I Employee may have to severance or similar other benefits except for such severance or benefits to post-employment health or group insurance benefitsbe paid pursuant to this Agreement; or (4iv) any Claims to attorneys’ fees fees, costs, disbursements, or other indemnitiesindemnities other than those provided for in: (a) this Agreement; (b) under the Director and Officer Liability Insurance of the Company or any Company Affiliate; or (c) under the by-laws or other governing documents of the Company or any Company Affiliate which apply to officers or directors. I understand The Executive understands and agrees that the Claims I am he is releasing might arise under many different laws,, including but not limited to the following: Anti-discrimination Antidiscrimination statutes, as enacted and amended such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Executive Order 11141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 18661866 (42 U.S.C. 1981), and Executive Order 11246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With with Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against the disabled; , the federal Equal Pay Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, Sections 1981 through 1988 of Title 42 of the United States Code, Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, Philadelphia Fair Practices Ordinance, New York Executive Law, New York Labor Law, New York City Human Rights Law, New York City Administrative Code, the Pennsylvania Equal Pay Law and any and all other federal, state, state or local law laws, rules, regulations, constitutions, ordinances or public policies, whether known or unknown, prohibiting employment discrimination such discrimination, harassment and/or retaliation. Employment statutes, as the New York State enacted and City Human Rights Laws. Federal employment statutesamended, such as the WARN Act and the New York State Workers Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, which requires require that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, 1974 (ERISA) which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which regulates wage and hour matters; the National Labor Relations Act, which protects forms of concerted activity; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; the Pennsylvania Wage Payment and Collection Law, the New York Labor Law, the New York City Administrative Code, the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act of 1968, any other Pennsylvania and New York wage and hour laws, and any and all other federal laws federal, state or local laws, rules, regulations, constitutions, ordinances or public policies, whether known or unknown, relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights employment laws. Other laws, as enacted and amended, such as any federal, state, or local law laws restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, or local law laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, physical or personal injury, negligence, emotional distress, pain and suffering, assault, battery, false imprisonment, fraud, negligent misrepresentationsmisrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims. The laws referred to in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Employment Agreement (Institutional Financial Markets, Inc.), Employment Agreement (Institutional Financial Markets, Inc.)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just noted, I understand and agree that I am releasing all known and unknown claims, demands, promises, causes of action, or similar action and rights of any type that I may have had or currently have (the “Claims”) against each and every Released Party based on, relating to, or arising out of any fact, act, omission, event, conduct, representation, agreement or other matter whatsoever, except that I may have with respect am not releasing any claim to any Released Party listed in Section 3(d). These include, but are not limited to, Claims that in any way relate toenforce: (1i) my Employment this Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3ii) any rights I may have right, if any, to severance or similar benefits or to postclaim government-employment health or group insurance provided unemployment benefits; or (4iii) any Claims to attorneys’ fees rights or other indemnitiesclaims that wholly arise or accrue after I sign this Agreement. I further understand that the Claims I am releasing might may arise under many different laws,laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance and common law doctrines) including the following: but by no means limited to: 1. Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”), the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (“OWBPA”), and Executive Order 11141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against the disabledbased on disability; and any other federal, state, state or local law laws prohibiting employment discrimination such as or wage discrimination, including the New York State laws of Bermuda, including but not limited to the Employment Act of 2000 and City the Human Rights LawsAct of 1981. 2. Federal employment statutes, such as the WARN Act, which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, 1938 and laws which regulates regulate wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. 3. Other laws, such as any federal, state, state or local law laws providing workers’ compensation benefits (or prohibiting workers’ compensation retaliation), restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, employees or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, state or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal. 4. Tort and contract claims, state, or local law providing recourse such as claims for alleged wrongful discharge, negligence, negligent hiring, negligent supervision, negligent retention, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, fraud in the inducement, negligent misrepresentationsmisrepresentation, defamation, invasion of privacy, interference with contract or with prospective economic advantage, breach of express or implied contract, breach of covenants of good faith and fair dealing, promissory estoppel, and similar or related claims. The laws referred to in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Executive Employment Agreement (Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd.), Executive Employment Agreement (Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd.)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just noted, I --------------- am releasing all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type ("Claims") that I may have with respect to any Released Party Releasee listed in Section 3(dsubsection (d). These include, but are not limited to, Claims that which in any way relate to: (1i) my Employment Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, or unused accrued vacation, vacation or sick pay; (2ii) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3iii) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4iv) any Claims to attorneys' fees or other indemnities. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different laws,, including the followingfollowing examples: Anti-discrimination statutesDiscrimination Statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in ---------------------------- Employment Act and Executive Order 11141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, 1866 and Executive Order 11246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, religion or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against the disabled; and any other federal, state, state or local law laws prohibiting employment discrimination such as the New York State and City Human Rights Laws. Federal employment statutes, such as the WARN Act, which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which regulates wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local law restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, or local law providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentations, defamation, and similar or related claims. The laws referred to in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrinesdiscrimination.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Employment Agreement (Envirosource Inc), Employment Agreement (Envirosource Inc)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just noted, I am releasing all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type (“Claims”) that I may have (Claims) with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 3(d2(d). These include, but are not limited to, Claims that in any way relate to: (1) my Employment Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnities. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different laws,laws (including statutes, including regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as the following: Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in ---------------------------- Employment Act and Executive Order 1114111,141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 1124611,246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against the disabledbased on disability; and any other federal, state, or local law laws prohibiting employment discrimination discrimination, such as the New York State California Fair Employment and City Human Rights LawsHousing Act, which prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, or age. Federal employment statutes, such as the WARN Act, which requires that --------------------------- advance notice be given of certain workforce work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which regulates wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans' reemployment rights laws. Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local law laws providing ---------- workers' compensation benefits, restricting an employer’s 's right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, or local law laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentationsmisrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims. The laws referred , such as California Labor Code Section 200 et seq., relating to in this subsection include statutessalary, regulationscommission, other administrative guidancecompensation, benefits, and common law doctrinesother matters; the California Workers' Compensation Act; or any applicable California Industrial Welfare Commission order.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Employment Agreement (Velocityhsi Inc), Employment Agreement (Velocityhsi Inc)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just noted, I am Employee understands and agrees that he is releasing all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that he may have (the “Claims”) that I may have with respect to against the Company or any other Released Party listed in Section 3(d). These includearising out of his employment with the Company or the termination thereof, but are with the only exceptions being that he is not limited to, Claims releasing any claim that in any way relate relates to: (1i) my Employment his right to enforce this Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2ii) the design or administration of any employee benefit programhis right, if any, to claim government-provided unemployment benefits; (3iii) any rights I may have as an officer of the Company to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefitsdefense and/or indemnity in connection with liability claims of third parties; or (4iv) any Claims to attorneys’ fees rights or other indemnitiesclaims that may arise or accrue after he signs this Agreement. I understand Employee further understands that the Claims I am he is releasing might may arise under many different laws,laws (including statutes, including the followingregulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), including, but by no means limited to: Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act Act, the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, and Executive Employee Order 11141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Employee Order 11246, which prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With with Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against the disabledbased on disability; and any other federal, state, or local law laws prohibiting employment discrimination such as the New York State and City Human Rights Lawsor wage discrimination. Federal employment statutes, such as the WARN Act, which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, 1938 and state laws which regulates regulate wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local law restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, or local law providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentations, defamation, and similar or related claims. The laws referred to in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation Agreement (Kubient, Inc.)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just noted, The claims I am releasing under Section 2(a) include all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I presently may have (“Claims”) that I may have with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 3(d2(d). These I understand that the Claims I am releasing include, but are not limited towithout limitation, Claims any and all claims that in any way relate to: (1) might arise from my Employment Agreement, my employment Agreement with the Company, or the termination of that employmentdated February 8, such 2005, and as Claims for compensationamended on September 25, deferred Compensation2007, bonusesNovember 15, commissions2007, lost wagesand December 1, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnities2008. I further understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different laws,foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as the following: Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Executive Order 1114111,141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 1124611,246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against the disabledbased on disability; and any other federal, state, or local law laws prohibiting employment discrimination discrimination, such as the New York State and City Virginia Human Rights LawsAct, which prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, or disability, the Virginians with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination in employment based on disability, and the Fairfax County Human Rights Ordinance, which prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status or disability. Federal employment statutes, such as the WARN Act, which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 19741974 (except as to vested benefits under any ERISA-covered plan), which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which regulates wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local law laws providing workers’ compensation benefits, mandating leaves of absence, restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, or local law laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentationsmisrepresentation, defamation, and any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, or benefits. Examples of released Claims include, but are not limited to the following (except to the extent explicitly preserved by Section 1 or 2 of this Release): (i) Claims that in any way relate to or arose during my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, or unused or accrued vacation or sick pay; (ii) Claims that in any way relate to the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (iii) Claims that I have irrevocable or vested rights to severance or similar benefits; or related claims. The laws referred (iv) any Claims to in this subsection include statutesattorneys’ fees or other indemnities (such as under the Civil Rights Attorneys’ Fees Act), regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrineswith respect to Claims I am releasing.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation and General Release Agreement (Versar Inc)

Claims Released. Subject only to Except for the exceptions just notedclaims identified in Section 4(b), I am releasing irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up), acquit and forever discharge all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, charges, complaints, demands, liabilities, obligations, agreements, controversies, damages, suits, entitlements, costs, losses, debts and expenses (including attorneys’ fees and legal expenses) or similar rights of any type that I currently may have (“Claims”) that I may have with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 3(d4(c). These includeI understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, but are not limited to, Claims meaning rights or claims that in any way relate to: (1) my Employment arise after the date of this Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnities. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different laws,federal, state, local or non-U.S. laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, I acknowledge that I knowingly and voluntarily waive and release any and all Claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (the “ADEA”) and Executive Order 11,141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment, as well as all Claims under the following: : (i) Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Executive Order 11141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 1124611,246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against based on disability; the disabledGenetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, local or local law non-U.S. laws prohibiting discrimination in employment discrimination based on a protected category, such as the New York State and City Human Rights Laws. actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics; (ii) Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 19741974 (“ERISA”), which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which regulates wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. ; and (iii) Other laws, such as any federal, state, local or local law non-U.S. laws mandating leaves of absence, restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, local or local non-U.S. law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, local or local law non-U.S. laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentationsmisrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims. The laws referred Claims; any other law relating to in this subsection include statutessalary, regulationscommission, other administrative guidancecompensation, benefits, and common law doctrinesother matters; and family and medical leave laws. Examples of released Claims include, but are not limited to the following (except to the extent explicitly preserved by Section 3 or 4(b) of this Agreement): (i) Claims that in any way relate to or arose during my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, or unused accrued vacation or sick pay; (ii) Claims that in any way relate to the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (iii) Claims that I have irrevocable or vested rights to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; (iv) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnities (such as under the Civil Rights Attorneys’ Fees Act), with respect to Claims I am releasing; or (v) Claims under the Connecticut Human Rights and Opportunities Law, the Connecticut Family and Medical Leave Law, the Connecticut Age Discrimination and Employee Insurance Benefits Law, and the Connecticut Smokers’ Rights Law.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation Agreement (Factset Research Systems Inc)

Claims Released. Subject only to the specific exceptions just notednoted in Section 2(a) above, I am releasing EMPLOYEE hereby releases and waives all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that EMPLOYEE may have up through the date of this Agreement (“Claims”) that I may have with respect to any and all of the Released Party Parties listed in Section 3(d2(d). These include, but are not limited to, any and all Claims that in any way relate to, arise out of or result from: (1i) my Employment Agreement, my EMPLOYEE’S employment with the CompanyPARENT and the COMPANY, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensationsalary, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unvested equity awards, stock options, restricted stock, or unused accrued vacation, vacation or sick paypaid time off; (2ii) the design or administration of any employee benefit programEmployment Agreement; (3iii) any rights I EMPLOYEE may have to severance or similar other benefits except for such severance or benefits to post-employment health or group insurance benefitsbe paid pursuant to this Agreement; or (4iv) any Claims to attorneys’ fees fees, costs, disbursements, or other indemnities, other than those provided for in this Agreement, under the Director and Officer Liability Insurance of the Company or any Company Affiliate or under the by-laws or other governing documents of the Company or any Company Affiliate which apply to officers or directors. I understand EMPLOYEE understands and agrees that the Claims I am he is releasing might arise under many different laws,, including but not limited to the following: Anti-discrimination Antidiscrimination statutes, as enacted and amended such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Executive Order 11141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 18661866 (42 U.S.C. 1981), and Executive Order 11246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With with Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against the disabled; , the federal Equal Pay Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, Sections 1981 through 1988 of Title 42 of the United States Code, Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, Philadelphia Fair Practices Ordinance, New York Executive Law, New York Labor Law, New York City Human Rights Law, New York City Administrative Code, the Pennsylvania Equal Pay Law and any and all other federal, state, state or local law laws, rules, regulations, constitutions, ordinances or public policies, whether known or unknown, prohibiting employment discrimination such discrimination, harassment and/or retaliation. Employment statutes, as the New York State enacted and City Human Rights Laws. Federal employment statutesamended, such as the WARN Act and the New York State Workers Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, which requires require that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, 1974 (ERISA) which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which regulates wage and hour matters; the National Labor Relations Act, which protects forms of concerted activity; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; the Pennsylvania Wage Payment and Collection Law, the New York Labor Law, the New York City Administrative Code, the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act of 1968, any other Pennsylvania and New York wage and hour laws, and any and all other federal laws federal, state or local laws, rules, regulations, constitutions, ordinances or public policies, whether known or unknown, relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights employment laws. Other laws, as enacted and amended, such as any federal, state, or local law laws restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, or local law laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, physical or personal injury, negligence, emotional distress, pain and suffering, assault, battery, false imprisonment, fraud, negligent misrepresentationsmisrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims. The laws referred to in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Employment Agreement (Institutional Financial Markets, Inc.)

Claims Released. Subject only to Except for the exceptions just notedclaims identified in Section 3(b), I am releasing irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up), acquit and forever discharge all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, charges, complaints, demands, liabilities, obligations, agreements, controversies, damages, suits, entitlements, costs, losses, debts and expenses (including attorneys’ fees and legal expenses) or similar rights of any type that I currently may have (“Claims”) that I may have with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 3(d3(c). These includeI understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, but are not limited to, Claims meaning rights or claims that in any way relate to: (1) arise after my Employment execution of this Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnities. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different laws,federal, state, local or non-U.S. laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, I acknowledge that I knowingly and voluntarily waive and release any and all Claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (the “ADEA”) and Executive Order 11,141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment, as well as all Claims under the following: : (i) Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Executive Order 11141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 1124611,246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against based on disability; the disabledGenetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, local or local law non-U.S. laws prohibiting discrimination in employment discrimination based on a protected category, such as the New York State and City Human Rights Laws. actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics; (ii) Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 19741974 (“ERISA”), which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which regulates wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. ; and (iii) Other laws, such as any federal, state, local or local law non-U.S. laws mandating leaves of absence, restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, local or local non-U.S. law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, local or local law non-U.S. laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentationsmisrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims. The laws referred Claims; any other law relating to in this subsection include statutessalary, regulationscommission, other administrative guidancecompensation, benefits, and common law doctrinesother matters; and family and medical leave laws. Examples of released Claims include, but are not limited to the following (except to the extent explicitly preserved by Section 2 or 3(b) of this Agreement): (i) Claims that in any way relate to or arose during my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, or unused accrued vacation or sick pay; (ii) Claims that in any way relate to the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (iii) Claims that I have irrevocable or vested rights to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits subject to the commitments made by the Company in Section 2(d) of this Agreement and the Second Release; (iv) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnities (such as under the Civil Rights Attorneys’ Fees Act), with respect to Claims I am releasing; or (v) Claims under the Connecticut Human Rights and Opportunities Law, the Connecticut Family and Medical Leave Law, the Connecticut Age Discrimination and Employee Insurance Benefits Law, and the Connecticut Smokers’ Rights Law.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation Agreement (Factset Research Systems Inc)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just noted, I understand and agree that I am releasing all known and unknown claims, demands, promises, causes of action, or similar action and rights of any type that I may have had or currently have (the “Claims”) that I may have with respect to any against each and every Released Party listed in Section 3(d). These includebased on, but are not limited relating to, Claims that in or arising out of any way relate to: (1) my Employment Agreementfact, act, omission, event, conduct, representation, agreement or other matter whatsoever relating to my employment with the Company, or the Company and termination of such employment , except that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick payI am not releasing any claim to enforce: (i) this Agreement; (2ii) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3right, if any, to claim government-provided unemployment benefits;(iii) any rights or claims that wholly arise or accrue after I may have sign this Agreement; (iv) any right to severance or similar vested accrued benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefitscompensation under Company plans and arrangements; or and (4v) any Claims right to attorneysindemnification by the Company or any of the Released Parties or to coverage under any applicable directorsfees and officers’ or other indemnitiesthird party liability insurance policy(ies) then maintained by the Company or any Released Parties. I further understand that the Claims I am releasing might may arise under many different laws,laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance and common law doctrines) including the following: but by no means limited to: 1. Anti-discrimination statutes, all as amended, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”), the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (“OWBPA”), and Executive Order 11141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against the disabledbased on disability; and any other federal, state, state or local law laws prohibiting employment discrimination such as or wage discrimination, including the New York State laws of Bermuda, including but not limited to the Employment Act of 2000 and City the Human Rights LawsAct of 1981. 2. Federal employment statutes, all as amended, such as the WARN Act, which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, 1938 and laws which regulates regulate wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. 3. Other laws, as amended, such as any federal, state, state or local law laws providing workers’ compensation benefits (or prohibiting workers’ compensation retaliation), restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, employees or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, state or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal. 4. Tort and contract claims, state, or local law providing recourse such as claims for alleged wrongful discharge, negligence, negligent hiring, negligent supervision, negligent retention, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, fraud in the inducement, negligent misrepresentationsmisrepresentation, defamation, invasion of privacy, interference with contract or with prospective economic advantage, breach of express or implied contract, breach of covenants of good faith and fair dealing, promissory estoppel, and similar or related claims. The laws referred to in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Executive Employment Agreement (Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd.)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just noted, I am releasing all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type ("Claims") that I may have with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 3(d). These include, but are not limited to, Claims that in any way relate to: (1) my Employment Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys' fees or other indemnities. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different laws,, including the following: Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Executive Order 11141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against the disabled; and any other federal, state, or local law prohibiting employment discrimination such as the New York State and City Human Rights Laws. Federal employment statutes, such as the WARN Act, which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which regulates wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans' reemployment rights laws. Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local law restricting an employer’s 's right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, or local law providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentations, defamation, and similar or related claims. The laws referred to in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Executive Employment Agreement (Andrea Electronics Corp)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just noted, The Claims I am releasing under this Agreement include all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I presently may have, have had or in the future have based upon any act or omission arising on or before the date I sign this Agreement (“Claims”) that I may have with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 3(d). These include, but are not limited to, Claims that in any way relate to: (1) my Employment Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnities5.d. I understand that the Claims I am releasing any and all claims that might arise under many different laws,national, state, or local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), including but not limited to the following: Anti-discrimination statutesstatutes as amended, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Executive Order 11141of 1967, which prohibit age prohibits discrimination in employmentbased on age; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 1964 and Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or and/or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With with Disabilities Act and Sections 503 state and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973local laws, which prohibit discrimination against based on disability and failure to reasonably accommodate disability; the disabledCalifornia Fair Employment and Housing Act; and any other federal, state, or local law prohibiting laws which prohibit retaliation, discrimination, and harassment in employment discrimination such as on the New York State and City Human Rights Lawsbasis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability or medical condition, marital status or age, or association with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics, or failure to accommodate pregnancy, disability, religious observance or any other legally protected characteristic, status, or activity. Federal and state employment statutesstatutes as amended, such as the WARN Act, which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Occupational Safety and Health Act of 19381970, which regulates wage protects employee health and hour matterssafety; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993Act, which requires employers to provide mandates certain leaves of absence under certain circumstancesabsence; the Fair Labor Standards Act, which regulates minimum wages, overtime, and other aspects of pay and work hours; the National Labor Relations Act, which protects employees from unfair labor practices and provides rights for protected activity; the California Labor Code, which regulates wages, hours, and other working conditions; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. Other lawslaws as amended, such as any federal, state, or local law laws restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or contracts; requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, prohibiting retaliation or local law retaliatory actions; providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, demotion, failure to promote or transfer, or loss of seniority; providing recourse for any tort, physical or personal injury, intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress, fraudfraud or false promise, negligent misrepresentationsmisrepresentation, promissory estoppel, interference with contract or prospective economic advantage, or defamation; providing compensatory damages, and punitive damages, interest, costs, or attorneys’ fees; and/or allowing similar or related claims. The laws referred to in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation and General Release Agreement (Gencorp Inc)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just notednoted in subclauses (i) through (vii) in Section 2(a) above, I am the Executive agrees that he is releasing all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that he may have (“Claims”) that I may have with respect to any Company Released Party listed in Section 3(d)2(d) below. These include, but are not limited to, Claims that in any way relate to: (1) my Employment Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnities. I understand The Executive understands that the Claims I am he is releasing might arise under many different laws,laws (including statutes, including regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as the following: Anti-discrimination statutesstatutes and executive orders, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”) and Executive Order 1114111,141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 1124611,246, and the Michigan ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Civil Rights Act, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against the disabledbased on disability; and any other federal, state, or local law laws prohibiting employment discrimination such as the New York State and City Human Rights Lawsdiscrimination. Federal employment statutes, such as the WARN Act, which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which regulates wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. Other laws, such as any international, national, federal, state, provincial or local law laws providing workers’ compensation benefits, restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any international, national, federal, state, provincial or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other international, national, federal, state, or provincial or local law laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentationsmisrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims. The laws referred Except as otherwise provided herein, examples of released Claims include, but are not limited to the following: (i) Claims that in this subsection include statutesany way relate to the Executive’s employment with the Company, regulationsor the termination of that employment, other administrative guidancesuch as Claims for compensation, and common law doctrinesbonuses, commissions, lost wages, severance, or unused accrued vacation or sick pay; (ii) Claims that in any way relate to the design or administration of any employee benefit or compensation policy, plan, or program (including without limitation the Company’s U.S. Severance Plan); (iii) Claims that the Executive has irrevocable or vested rights to severance or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (iv) any Claims to attorneys’ fees if the Executive brings a claim with respect to Claims he is releasing hereunder.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Severance Agreement (Dow Chemical Co /De/)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just notedin Section 2(a), I am you are releasing and discharging all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that you presently may have (“Claims”) that I may have with respect to any of the Released Party Parties listed in Section 3(d2(c). These include, but are not limited to, Claims that in any way relate to: (1) my Employment Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnities. I You understand that the Claims I am you are releasing and discharging might arise under many different laws,laws (including federal, state and local statutes, executive orders, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), including but not limited to the following: Anti-discrimination : (i) Antidiscrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Act, the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, Executive Order 11141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the Family and women unequal pay for equal work; Medical Leave Act, the Americans With with Disabilities Act and Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against the disabled; and any other federal, state, or local law laws prohibiting these or other kinds of employment discrimination such as the New York State and City Human Rights Laws. Federal employment statutes, such as the WARN Act, which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which regulates wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. discrimination. (ii) Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local law restricting laws regarding workers’ compensation (to the extent permitted by applicable law), an employer’s right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faithany prescribed manner; any other federal, state, or local law laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentationsmisrepresentation, defamation, retaliation and similar or related claims. The ; and the laws referred of countries outside the United States (including laws mandating severance payments). (iii) Examples of Claims you are releasing and discharging include, but are not limited to: (1) Claims that in any way relate to your employment with the Company or its affiliates, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for discrimination, harassment, retaliation, compensation, bonuses, incentive compensation payments, lost wages, or leave pay; (2) Claims that in any way relate to the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any Claim to additional benefits under the Severance Plan; (4) Claims that you have irrevocable or vested rights to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits (other than as specifically set forth in this subsection include statutesRelease); (5) any Claim, regulationssuch as a benefit claim, that was explicitly or implicitly denied before you signed this Release; or (6) any Claim to attorneys’ fees or other administrative guidance, and common law doctrinesindemnities.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: General Release (Altria Group, Inc.)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just noted, I ---------------- am releasing all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type ("Claims") that I may have with respect to any Released Party Releasee listed in Section 3(dsubsection (d). These include, but are not limited to, Claims that which in any way relate to: (1i) my Employment Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, or unused accrued vacation, vacation or sick pay; (2ii) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3iii) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4iv) any Claims to attorneys' fees or other indemnities. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different laws,, including the followingfollowing examples: Anti-discrimination statutesDiscrimination Statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in ---------------------------- Employment Act and Executive Order 11141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, 1866 and Executive Order 11246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, religion or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against the disabled; and any other federal, state, state or local law laws prohibiting employment discrimination such as the New York State and City Human Rights Laws. Federal employment statutes, such as the WARN Act, which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which regulates wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local law restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, or local law providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentations, defamation, and similar or related claims. The laws referred to in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrinesdiscrimination.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Employment Agreement (Envirosource Inc)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just noted, I am Employee understands and agrees that he/she is releasing all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that she may have (the “Claims”) against the Company or any other Released Party, with the only exceptions being that I may have with respect to he is not releasing any Released Party listed in Section 3(d). These include, but are not limited to, Claims claim that in any way relate relates to: (1i) my Employment his right to enforce this Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2ii) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I may have his right, if any, to severance or similar benefits or to postclaim government-employment health or group insurance provided unemployment benefits; or (4iii) any Claims to attorneys’ fees rights or other indemnitiesclaims that may arise or accrue after he signs this Agreement. I understand Employee further understands that the Claims I am he is releasing might may arise under many different laws,laws (including statutes, including the followingregulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), including, but by no means limited to: Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act Act, the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, and Executive Order 11141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With with Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against the disabledbased on disability; and any other federal, state, or local law laws prohibiting employment discrimination such as the New York State and City Human Rights Lawsor wage discrimination. Federal employment statutes, such as the WARN Act, which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, 1938 and state laws which regulates regulate wage and hour 4865-0269-5180.3 matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local law laws providing workers’ compensation benefits, prohibiting wrongful or retaliatory discharge, otherwise restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; and any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal. Tort and Contract Claims, state, such as claims for wrongful or local law providing recourse for alleged wrongful retaliatory discharge, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, fraud in the inducement, negligent misrepresentationsmisrepresentation, defamation, invasion of privacy, interference with contract or with prospective economic advantage, breach of express or implied contract, breach of covenants of good faith and fair dealing, and similar or related claims. The laws referred Examples of Released Claims include, but are not limited to: (i) Claims that in any way relate to Employee’s employment with the Company or any other Released Party, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, or unused accrued vacation or sick pay; (ii) Claims that in this subsection include statutes, regulations, any way relate to the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (iii) Claims that Employee has irrevocable or vested rights to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (iv) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other administrative guidance, and common law doctrinesindemnities.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation Agreement (CapStar Financial Holdings, Inc.)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just noted, I understand and agree that I am releasing all known and unknown claims, demands, promises, causes of action, or similar action and rights of any type that I may have had or currently have (the “Claims”) against each and every Released Party based on, relating to, or arising out of any fact, act, omission, event, conduct, representation, agreement or other matter whatsoever, except that I may have with respect am not releasing any claim to any Released Party listed in Section 3(d). These include, but are not limited to, Claims that in any way relate toenforce: (1i) my Employment this Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3ii) any rights I may have right, if any, to severance or similar benefits or to postclaim government-employment health or group insurance provided unemployment benefits; or (4iii) any Claims to attorneys’ fees rights or other indemnitiesclaims that wholly arise or accrue after I sign this Agreement. I further understand that the Claims I am releasing might may arise under many different laws,laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance and common law doctrines) including the following: but by no means limited to: 1. Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”), the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (“OWBPA”), and Executive Order 11141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against the disabledbased on disability; and any other federal, state, state or local law laws prohibiting employment discrimination such as the New York State and City Human Rights Lawsor wage discrimination. 2. Federal employment statutes, such as the WARN Act, which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, 1938 and laws which regulates regulate wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. 3. Other laws, such as any federal, state, state or local law laws providing workers’ compensation benefits (or prohibiting workers’ compensation retaliation), restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, employees or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, state or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal. 4. Tort and contract claims, state, or local law providing recourse such as claims for alleged wrongful discharge, negligence, negligent hiring, negligent supervision, negligent retention, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, fraud in the inducement, negligent misrepresentationsmisrepresentation, defamation, invasion of privacy, interference with contract or with prospective economic advantage, breach of express or implied contract, breach of covenants of good faith and fair dealing, promissory estoppel, and similar or related claims. The laws referred to in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Executive Employment Agreement (Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd.)

Claims Released. Subject only to Except for the exceptions just notedclaims identified in Section 4(b), I am releasing irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up), acquit and forever discharge all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, charges, complaints, demands, liabilities, obligations, agreements, controversies, damages, suits, entitlements, costs, losses, debts and expenses (including attorneys’ fees and legal expenses) or similar rights of any type that I currently may have (“Claims”) that I may have with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 3(d4(c). These includeI understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, but are not limited to, Claims meaning rights or claims that in any way relate to: (1) my Employment arise after the date of this Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnities. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different laws,federal, state, local or non-U.S. laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, I acknowledge that I knowingly and voluntarily waive and release any and all Claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (the “ADEA”) and Executive Order 11,141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment, as well as all Claims under the following: : (i) Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Executive Order 11141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 1124611,246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against based on disability; the disabledGenetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, local or local law non-U.S. laws prohibiting discrimination in employment discrimination based on a protected category, such as the New York State and City Human Rights Laws. actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics; (ii) Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 19741974 (“ERISA”), which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which regulates wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. ; and (iii) Other laws, such as any federal, state, local or local law non-U.S. laws mandating leaves of absence, restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, local or local non-U.S. law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, local or local law non-U.S. laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentationsmisrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims. The laws referred Claims; any other law relating to in this subsection include statutessalary, regulationscommission, other administrative guidancecompensation, benefits, and common law doctrinesother matters; and family and medical leave laws. Examples of released Claims include, but are not limited to the following (except to the extent explicitly preserved by Section 3 or 4(b) of this Agreement): (i) Claims that in any way relate to or arose during my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, or unused accrued vacation or sick pay; (ii) Claims that in any way relate to the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (iii) Claims that I have irrevocable or vested rights to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; (iv) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnities (such as under the Civil Rights Attorneys’ Fees Act), with respect to Claims I am releasing; or (v) Claims under the Connecticut Human Rights and Opportunities Law, the Connecticut Family and Medical Leave Law, the Connecticut Age Discrimination and Employee Insurance Benefits Law, and the Connecticut Smokers’ Rights Law.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation Agreement (Factset Research Systems Inc)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just noted, I am releasing all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type (“Claims”) that I may have with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 3(d). These include, but are not limited to, Claims that in any way relate to: (1) my Employment Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensationcompensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnities. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different laws,, including the following: Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Executive Order 11141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against the disabled; and any other federal, state, or local law prohibiting employment discrimination such as the New York State and City Human Rights Laws. Federal employment statutes, such as the WARN Act, which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which regulates wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local law restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, or local law providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentations, defamation, and similar or related claims. The laws referred to in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Executive Employment Agreement (Andrea Electronics Corp)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just noted, I am Employee understands and agrees that he shall be releasing all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that he may have (the “Claims”) that I may have with respect to against any Released Party listed in Section 3(d). These includeParty, through the Effective Date of this Agreement, but are not limited to, excluding those Claims that set forth in any way relate to: (1d) my Employment Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnitiesbelow. I understand Employee further understands that the Claims I am releasing might he shall release may arise under many different laws,, laws (including the following: Anti-discrimination statutes, such as regulations, or other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), including, but by no means limited to: (i) any claim under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, as amended, and/or the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act and Executive Order 11141, which laws prohibit age discrimination in employmenton account of age; (ii) any claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 1981 as amended, which, among other things, prohibits discrimination/retaliation on account of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; (iii) any claim under the Americans With with Disabilities Act and (“ADA”) or Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against the disabledeach as amended; and (iv) any other federal, state, or local law prohibiting employment discrimination such as the New York State and City Human Rights Laws. Federal employment statutes, such as the WARN Act, which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions; claim under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, whichas amended (excluding claims for accrued, among other things, protects vested benefits under any employee benefitspension benefit plan of the Company or the Released Parties in accordance with the terms of such plan and applicable law); the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which regulates wage and hour matters; (v) any claim under the Family and Medical Leave Act Act; (vi) any claim or other action under the National Labor Relations Act, as amended; (vii) any claim under Sections 1981 through 1988 of 1993Title 42 of the United States Code; (viii) any claim under the New York State Human Rights Law, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstancesthe New York State Executive Law, the New York State Labor Law, the New York City Administrative Code; and (ix) any other claim of discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation in employment (whether based on federal, state or local law, regulation, or decision); (x) any other claim (whether based on federal, state or local law, statutory or decisional, and/or federal laws relating to employmentor state common law) arising out of the terms and conditions of your employment with and termination from the Company and/or the Released Parties; (xi) any claims for wrongful discharge, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. Other lawswhistle blowing, such as constructive discharge, breach of contract (express or implied), detrimental reliance, defamation, fraud, emotional distress, compensatory or punitive damages, and/or equitable relief; (xii) any claims under federal, state, or local law restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, occupational safety and health laws or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, or local law providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentations, defamation, and similar or related claims. The laws referred to in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidanceall as amended; and (xiii) any claim for attorneys’ fees, and common law doctrines.costs, disbursements and/or the like;

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation Agreement (Berkshire Bancorp Inc /De/)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just noted, I am releasing The claims released by Executive include all known and unknown claims, promises, debts, causes of action, action or similar rights of any type or nature Executive has or had which in any way arise from or relate to: (“Claims”i) that I Executive’s employment by the Company, service for the Company in any capacity, or his separation from the Company, including but not limited to such as claims for compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages or unused accrued vacation or sick pay; (ii) the design or administration of any Executive benefit program or Executive’s entitlement to benefits under any such program; (iii) any claims to attorneys’ fees and/or other legal costs, and (iv) any other claims or demands Executive may have with respect to on any Released Party listed in Section 3(d)basis have. These The claims released include, but are not limited to, Claims that in claims arising under any way relate to: of the following statutes or common law doctrines: (1) my Employment Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnities. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different laws,, including the following: Anti-discrimination statutesDiscrimination Statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Executive Order 11141Act, which prohibit prohibits age discrimination in employment; the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section and §1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, religion or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973Act, which prohibit prohibits discrimination against the disabled; the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination in employment based upon race, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, or age; and any other federal, state, state or local law laws or regulations prohibiting employment discrimination such as the New York State and City Human Rights Laws. discrimination. (2) Federal employment statutesEmployment Statutes, such as the WARN Act, which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions; the Employee Executive Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which, among other things, protects employee pension or health plan benefits; and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which regulates wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. (3) Other Laws, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. Other laws, such as including any federal, state, state or local law laws restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, Executives’ employment or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, state or local law laws enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees Executives fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, state or local law laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentationsmisrepresentation, defamationlibel, slander, defamation and similar or related claims; and any federal, state or local laws which commonly are referred to as “whistleblower” laws. The laws referred to in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, guidance and common law doctrines.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation and Release Agreement (Cyberdefender Corp)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just notednoted in Section 1, I am EXECUTIVE IS VOLUNTARILY RELEASING ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, SUSPECTED AND UNSUSPECTED CLAIMS, PROMISES, CAUSES OF ACTION, OR SIMILAR RIGHTS OF ANY TYPE THAT EXECUTIVE HAS OR MAY HAVE AS OF THE SEPARATION DATE WITH RESPECT TO ANY RELEASED PARTY (IN SUCH RELEASED PARTY'S CAPACITY AS SUCH) THAT RELATE TO EXECUTIVE'S EMPLOYMENT WITH NATCO AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND/OR THE TERMINATION THEREOF ("CLAIMS"). Executive understands that the Claims Executive is releasing all known might arise under general employment policies or agreements between NATCO and unknown claimsExecutive or under any constitution, promiseslaw, causes of actionregulation, or similar rights of any type (“Claims”) ordinance that I may have with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 3(d). These includeapply, including the United States Constitution, the Texas or other state constitution, federal, state and local statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, or common law doctrines, such as, but are not limited to, Claims that in any way relate to: (1) my Employment Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnities. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different laws,, including the following: Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Executive Order 11141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 1124611,246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay ActAct of 1963, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal the same work; the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against based on disability; the disabledEqual Employment Opportunity Act of 1972; and any other federal, state, or local law laws prohibiting employment discrimination such discrimination, all as the New York State and City Human Rights Lawsamended. Federal employment statutes, such as the WARN ActWorkers Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988, which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended, which regulates wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; the National Labor Relations Act, as amended; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans' reemployment rights laws, all as amended. Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local law human rights, fair employment, and other laws and regulations and/or executive orders prohibiting discrimination on account of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, handicap, disability, marital status, citizenship, veterans status, or other protected category; any federal, state, or local laws restricting an employer’s 's right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, or local law laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, breach of contract, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentationsmisrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims. The laws referred to in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Employment Agreement (Natco Group Inc)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just noted, The claims I am releasing under Section 2(a) include all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I presently may have (“Claims”) that I may have with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 3(d2(d). These include, but are not limited to, Claims that in any way relate to: (1) my Employment Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnities. I further understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different laws,foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as the following: Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Executive Order 1114111,141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 1124611,246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against the disabledbased on disability; and any other federal, state, or local law laws prohibiting employment discrimination discrimination, such as the New York State and City Virginia Human Rights LawsAct, which prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, or disability, the Virginians with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination in employment based on disability, and the Fairfax County Human Rights Ordinance, which prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status or disability. Federal employment statutes, such as the WARN Act, which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 19741974 (except as to vested benefits under any ERISA-covered plan), which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which regulates wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local law laws providing workers’ compensation benefits, mandating leaves of absence, restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, or local law laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentationsmisrepresentation, defamation, and any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, or benefits. Examples of released Claims include, but are not limited to the following (except to the extent explicitly preserved by Section 1 or 2 of this Release): (i) Claims that in any way relate to or arose during my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, or unused or accrued vacation or sick pay; (ii) Claims that in any way relate to the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (iii) Claims that I have irrevocable or vested rights to severance or similar benefits; or related claims. The laws referred (iv) any Claims to in this subsection include statutesattorneys’ fees or other indemnities (such as under the Civil Rights Attorneys’ Fees Act), regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrineswith respect to Claims I am releasing.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation and General Release Agreement (Versar Inc)

Claims Released. Subject only to Except for the exceptions just notedclaims identified in Section 4(b), I am releasing Executive irrevocably and unconditionally releases (i.e., give up), acquits and forever discharges all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, charges, complaints, demands, liabilities, obligations, agreements, controversies, damages, suits, entitlements, costs, losses, debts and expenses (including attorneys’ fees and legal expenses) or similar rights of any type that Executive ever had, now has or may hereafter claim to have (“Claims”) that I may have with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 3(d)4(c) arising from the beginning of time up to the date Executive executes this Agreement. These includeExecutive understands that he is not releasing future rights or claims, but are not limited to, Claims meaning rights or claims that in any way relate to: (1) my Employment arise after the date of this Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnities. I understand Executive understands that the Claims I am he is releasing might arise under many different laws,federal, state, local or non-U.S. laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Executive acknowledges that he knowingly and voluntarily waives and releases any and all Claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (the “ADEA”) and Executive Order 11,141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment, as well as all Claims under the following: : (i) Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Executive Order 11141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 1124611,246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against based on disability; the disabledGenetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, local or local law non-U.S. laws prohibiting discrimination in employment discrimination based on a protected category, such as the New York State and City Human Rights Laws. actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics; (ii) Federal employment statutes, such as the WARN Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which regulates wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. ; and (iii) Other laws, such as any federal, state, local or local law non-U.S. laws mandating leaves of absence, restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, local or local non-U.S. law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, local or local law non-U.S. laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentationsmisrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims. The laws referred Claims; any other law relating to in this subsection include statutessalary, regulationscommission, other administrative guidancecompensation, benefits, and common law doctrinesother matters; and family and medical leave laws. Examples of released Claims include, but are not limited to the following (except to the extent explicitly preserved by Section 4(b) of this Agreement): (i) Claims that in any way relate to or arose during Executive’s employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, or unused accrued vacation or sick pay; (ii) Claims that in any way relate to the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (iii) Claims that Executive has irrevocable or vested rights to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; (iv) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnities (such as under the Civil Rights Attorneys’ Fees Act), with respect to Claims Executive is releasing; or (v) Claims under the Connecticut Human Rights and Opportunities Law, the Connecticut Family and Medical Leave Law, the Connecticut Age Discrimination and Employee Insurance Benefits Law, and the Connecticut Smokers’ Rights Law.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Retirement Agreement (Factset Research Systems Inc)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just notedexception noted in the previous paragraph, I am releasing agree to waive and fully release any and all claims of any nature whatsoever (known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type unknown) ("Claims") that I may now have with respect to or have had against the Corporation, its affiliates, subsidiaries, fiduciaries and the directors, officers, employees, shareholders and agents of any of the foregoing ("Released Party listed in Section 3(dParties"). These Claims released include, but are not limited to, Claims claims that in any way relate to: (1) my Employment Agreement, to my employment with the Company, Corporation or the termination of that employment, such as Claims and any claims for compensationmonetary damages, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys’ fees wages or other indemnitiespersonal remedy sought in any legal proceeding or charge filed with any court, federal, state or local agency either by me or by a person claiming to act on my behalf or in my interest. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise have arisen under many different laws,local, including the following: Anti-discrimination state and federal statutes, such as regulations, case law and/or common law doctrines. By this agreement, I specifically, but without limitation, agree to release all of the Age Discrimination in Employment Released Parties from Claims under any corporate severance plan or policy; the WARN Act and Executive Order 11141, (which prohibit age discrimination in employmentrequires that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions); Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11246, as amended (which prohibit prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex); the Equal Pay Act, Civil Rights Act of 1866 (which prohibits paying men discrimination based on race or color); the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and women unequal pay for equal workthe Older Worker Benefit Protection Act (which prohibit discrimination based upon age); the Americans With with Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 1972 (which prohibit discrimination based upon disability); the Equal Pay Act (which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work); or any other local, state or federal statutes prohibiting discrimination or retaliation on these or any other grounds or otherwise governing the employment relationship. The Released Claims also include any Claims against the disabled; and Released Parties relating to defamation, invasion of privacy, infliction of emotional distress, or any other federal, state, Claim based upon any theory of personal injury or local law prohibiting employment discrimination such as the New York State and City Human Rights Laws. Federal employment statutes, such as the WARN Act, which requires that advance notice be given breach of certain workforce reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which regulates wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local law restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts contract or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly covenant of good faith and fair dealing. I warrant that I have not assigned or in good faith; transferred any other federal, state, or local law providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentations, defamation, and similar or related claims. The laws referred to Claims described in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrinesRelease to any third parties.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Release and Confidentiality Agreement (Lockheed Martin Corp)

Claims Released. Subject only to Except for the exceptions just notedclaims identified in Section 2(b), I am releasing irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type (“Claims”) that I currently may have (Claims) with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 3(d2(d). These include, but are I understand that I am not limited to, Claims that in any way relate to: (1) my Employment Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnitiesreleasing future claims. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different laws,foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as the following: Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and Executive Order 1114111,141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 1124611,246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against based on disability; the disabledGenetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act (▇▇▇▇), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, or local law laws, including but not limited to the Fair Employment and Housing Act, prohibiting discrimination in employment discrimination such as the New York State and City Human Rights Lawsbased on actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, or association with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics. Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment & Retraining Notification Act (WARN Act), which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 19741974 (ERISA), which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which regulates wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local law laws mandating leaves of absence, restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, or local law laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentationsmisrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims; and any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other related matters; and family and medical leave laws. The laws referred Examples of released Claims include, but are not limited to the following (except to the extent explicitly preserved by Section 2(b) of this Release): (i) Claims that in any way relate to or arose during my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, or unused accrued vacation or sick pay; (ii) Claims that I have irrevocable or vested rights to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; (iii) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnities with respect to Claims I am releasing; or (iv) claims under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, California Labor Code Section 200 et seq., and any applicable California Industrial Welfare Commission order. If, despite this Release, I ▇▇▇ or bring an arbitration action asserting any claim that I have released, I will be liable to the Released Parties (as defined below) for their attorneys’ fees, other defense costs, and any other damages that my suit or arbitration causes, except those attributable to ADEA claims. I promise not to accept any relief or remedies not set forth in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrinesRelease as to any claim I have released by signing it.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: General Release of Claims (Mitek Systems Inc)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just notedexception set forth in Section 3(a), I am releasing the Executive hereby releases all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that the Executive presently may have (“Claims”) that I may have with respect to any and all of the Released Party Parties listed in Section 3(d3(a)(iii). These Claims include, but are not limited to, any and all Claims that in any way relate to: (1i) my Employment Agreement, my the Executive’s employment with the CompanyEmployer, or the termination resignation of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensationbonuses, bonusesvested or unvested stock options, commissions, lost wages, unpaid business expenses or unused accrued vacation, vacation or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3ii) any Claims or rights I the Executive may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4iii) any Claims to attorneys’ fees fees, costs, or other indemnities. I understand The Executive understands that the Claims I am he is releasing might arise under many different laws,, including but not limited to the following: Anti-discrimination : (A) Antidiscrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Executive Order 11141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 18661866 (42 U.S.C. 1981), and the Executive Order 11246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With with Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against the disabled; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), which prohibits discrimination based on age; the federal Equal Pay Act, any state Fair Employment Practices Act, the Equal Pay Act, any state Equal Opportunity for Persons with Disabilities Code, any state Age Discrimination Act and any and all other federal, state, state or local law laws, rules, regulations, constitutions, ordinances or public policies, whether known or unknown, prohibiting employment discrimination such as the New York State and City Human Rights Laws. Federal employment discrimination; (B) Employment statutes, such as the WARN Act, which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions; the Employee Executive Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, 1974 (ERISA) which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which regulates wage and hour matters; the National Labor Relations Act, which protects forms of concerted activity; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; any state Minimum Wage Law and other wage laws, and any and all other federal laws federal, state or local laws, rules, regulations, constitutions, ordinances or public policies, whether known or unknown relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights employment laws. ; and (C) Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local law laws restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, or local law laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, assault, battery, false imprisonment, fraud, negligent misrepresentationsmisrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims. The laws referred to in this subsection 3(a)(v) include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, guidance and common law doctrines.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Settlement Agreement (FNB Corp/Fl/)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just noted, The Claims I am releasing under Section 2(a) include all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type (“Claims”) that I presently may have (Claims) with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 3(d2(d). These include, but are not limited to, Claims that in any way relate to: (1) my Employment Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnities. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different laws,foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as the following: Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Executive Order 1114111,141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 1124611,246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against the disabledbased on disability; and any other federal, state, or local law laws prohibiting employment discrimination discrimination, such as the New York State and City Human Rights LawsConnecticut Fair Employment Practices Act, which prohibits discrimination in employment based on actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, or association with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics. Federal employment statutes, such as the WARN Act, which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which regulates wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local law laws providing workers’ compensation benefits, mandating leaves of absence, restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, or local law laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentationsmisrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims. The laws referred to in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common any other law doctrinesrelating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other matters, the Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Act, the Connecticut Family & Medical Leave Act, which mandates certain leaves of absence, and Connecticut Labor Law. Examples of released claims include, but are not limited to the following (except to the extent explicitly preserved by Section 1 or 2(a) of this Release): (i) Claims that in any way relate to or arose during my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, or unused accrued vacation or sick pay; (ii) Claims that in any way relate to the design or administration of any employee compensation or benefit program; (iii) Claims that I have irrevocable or vested rights to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (iv) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnities (such as under the Civil Rights Attorneys’ Fees Act), with respect to Claims I am releasing.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation Agreement (Neurogen Corp)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just noted, I am releasing The claims released include all known and unknown claims, promises, debts, causes of action, action or similar rights of any type (“Claims”) that I may have with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 3(d). These includeor nature Lebovitz, but are not limited to, Claims that Hill Inc. or Hill LLC has or had which in any way relate to: to (1i) my Employment Agreement, my Lebovitz’s employment with the Company, HAD or LS or the termination of that employment, such as Claims claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, wages or unused accrued vacation, vacation or sick pay; , (2ii) the design or administration of any employee benefit program or Lebovitz’s entitlement to benefits under any such program; , (3iii) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims claims to attorneys’ fees and/or other legal costs and (iv) any other claims or other indemnitiesdemands Lebovitz may, on any basis, have. I understand that The claims released include, but are not limited to, claims arising under any of the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different laws,, including the following: following statutes or common law doctrines: (i) Anti-discrimination statutesDiscrimination Statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Executive Order 11141Act, which prohibit prohibits age discrimination in employment; the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section and §1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, religion or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973Act, which prohibit prohibits discrimination against the disabled; the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination in employment based upon race, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, martial status, sex, or age; and any other federal, state, state or local law laws or regulations prohibiting employment discrimination such as the New York State and City Human Rights Laws. discrimination. (ii) Federal employment statutesEmployment Statutes, such as the WARN Act, which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which, among other things, protects employee pension or health plan benefits; and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which regulates wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. . (iii) Other laws, such as any federal, state, state or local law laws restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, employees or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, state or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; and any other federal, state, state or local law laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentationsmisrepresentation, defamationlibel, slander, defamation and similar or related claims. The laws referred to in this subsection paragraph include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, guidance and common law doctrines.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation Agreement (Logistical Support, Inc)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just noted, I understand and agree that I am releasing all known and unknown claims, demands, promises, causes of action, or similar action and rights of any type that I may have, had, or currently have (the “Claims”) that I may have with respect to any against each and every Released Party listed in Section 3(d). These includebased on, but are not limited relating to, Claims that in or arising out of any way relate to: (1) my Employment Agreementfact, act, omission, event, conduct, representation, agreement or other matter whatsoever relating to my employment with the Company, or the Company and termination of that such employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick payexcept that I am not releasing any claim to enforce: (i) this Agreement; (2ii) the design or administration of any employee benefit programright, if any, to claim government-provided unemployment benefits; (3iii) any rights or claims that wholly arise or accrue after I may have sign this Agreement; (iv) any right to severance or similar vested accrued benefits or compensation under Company plans and arrangements; and (v) to post-employment health the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any right to indemnification by the Company or group insurance benefits; any of the Released Parties or (4) to coverage in accordance with the Company’s constituent documents and under any Claims to attorneysapplicable directorsfees and officers’ or other indemnitiesthird party liability insurance policy(ies) then maintained by the Company or any Released Parties. I further understand that the Claims I am releasing might may arise under many different laws,laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance and common law doctrines) including the following: but by no means limited to: 1. Anti-discrimination statutes, all as amended, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”), the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (“OWBPA”), and Executive Order 11141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against the disabledbased on disability; and any other federal, state, state or local law laws prohibiting employment discrimination such as or wage discrimination, including the New York State laws of Bermuda, including but not limited to the Employment Act of 2000 and City the Human Rights LawsAct of 1981. 2. Federal employment statutes, all as amended, such as the WARN Worker Adjustment Retraining Notification Act, which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, 1938 and laws which regulates regulate wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. 3. Other laws, as amended, such as any federal, state, state or local law laws providing workers’ compensation benefits (or prohibiting workers’ compensation retaliation), restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, employees or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, state or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal. 4. Tort and contract claims, state, or local law providing recourse such as claims for alleged wrongful discharge, negligence, negligent hiring, negligent supervision, negligent retention, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, fraud in the inducement, negligent misrepresentationsmisrepresentation, defamation, invasion of privacy, interference with contract or with prospective economic advantage, breach of express or implied contract, breach of covenants of good faith and fair dealing, promissory estoppel, and similar or related claims. The laws referred to in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation and Transition Agreement (Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd.)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just notedin Section 3(a), I am you are releasing and discharging all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that you presently may have (“Claims”) that I may have with respect to any of the Released Party Parties listed in Section 3(d3(c). These include, but are not limited to, Claims that in any way relate to: (1) my Employment Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnities. I You understand that the Claims I am you are releasing and discharging might arise under many different laws,laws (including federal, state and local statutes, executive orders, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), including but not limited to the following: Anti-discrimination : (i) Antidiscrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Act, the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, Executive Order 11141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the Americans With with Disabilities Act and Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against the disabled; and any other federal, state, or local law laws prohibiting these or other kinds of employment discrimination such as the New York State and City Human Rights Laws. Federal employment statutes, such as the WARN Act, which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which regulates wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. discrimination. (ii) Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local law restricting laws regarding workers’ compensation (to the extent permitted by applicable law), an employer’s right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faithany prescribed manner; any other federal, state, or local law laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentationsmisrepresentation, defamation, retaliation and similar or related claims. The ; and the laws referred to in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrinesof countries outside the United States (including laws mandating severance payments).

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: General Release Agreement (Altria Group, Inc.)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just noted, I am Employee understand and agree he is releasing all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that he may have (“Claims”) that I may have with respect to against any Released Party listed in Section 3(d). These includeParty, but are except he is not limited to, Claims releasing any claim that in any way relate relates to: (1i) my Employment Agreement, my employment with the Company, his right to enforce this Agreement or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3iii) any rights I or claims which may have to severance arise or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnitiesaccrue after he signs this Agreement. I understand that Employee further understands the Claims I am he is releasing might may arise under many different laws,laws (including statutes, including the following: regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), including, but by no means limited to: 1. Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act Act, the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, and Executive Order 11141, all of which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sexsex (including sexual harassment); the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973Act, which prohibit prohibits discrimination against the disabledbased on disability; and any other federal, state, or local law laws prohibiting employment discrimination such as the New York State and City Human Rights Lawsor wage discrimination. Initial: /s/ JF 2. Federal employment statutes, such as the WARN Act, which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, 1938 and state laws which regulates wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. 3. Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local law laws restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, pertaining to employee’s pay, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts contracts, or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal. 4. Tort and Contract Claims, statesuch as claims for wrongful discharge, negligence, negligent hiring, supervision, or local law providing recourse for alleged wrongful dischargeretention, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentationsfraud in the inducement, misrepresentation, defamation, invasion of privacy, interference with contract or with prospective economic advantage, breach of express or implied contract, promissory estoppel, and similar or related claims. 5. The laws referred Examples of released Claims include, but are not limited to: (i) Claims that in any way relate to Employee’s employment with the Company or any other Released Party, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, or unused accrued vacation or sick pay; (ii) Claims that in this subsection include statutes, regulations, any way relate to the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (iii) Claims that Employee has irrevocable or vested rights to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (iv) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other administrative guidance, and common law doctrinesindemnities.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Retirement Agreement (Pioneer Energy Services Corp)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just notedFor purposes of this agreement, I am releasing “Claims” means all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, obligations, judgments, damages, liabilities or similar rights of any type that you presently may have or that may hereafter arise, of whatever kind or character, both in law and in equity (“Claims”) ), in respect of any matter, cause, or thing that I you now have or may have arising out of or in connection with your employment with The Hartford existing up to the Separation Date, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, in respect to all matters which could be raised in a court of competent jurisdiction, with respect to any the Released Party listed in Section 3(d)Parties. These include, but are not limited to, Claims that in any way relate to: (1) my Employment Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnities. I You understand that the Claims I am you are releasing might arise under many different laws,foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as the following: Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”) and Executive Order 1114111,141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 1124611,246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against the disabledbased on disability; and any other federal, state, or local law laws prohibiting employment discrimination such as the New York State and City Human Rights Lawsdiscrimination. Federal employment statutes, such as the WARN Act, which requires require that advance notice be given of certain workforce work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which regulates wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local law laws providing workers’ compensation benefits, mandating leaves of absence, restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, or local law laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentationsmisrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims. The laws referred to in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation Agreement (Hartford Financial Services Group Inc/De)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just noted, The Claims I am releasing under Section 2(a) include all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type (“Claims”) that I presently may have (Claims) with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 3(d2(d). These include, but are not limited to, Claims that in any way relate to: (1) my Employment Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnities. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different laws,foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as the following: Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Executive Order 11141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 1124611,246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against the disabledbased on disability; and any other federal, state, or local law laws prohibiting discrimination in employment discrimination such as the New York State and City Human Rights Lawsbased on actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics. Federal employment statutes, such as the WARN Act, which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which regulates wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local law laws providing workers’ compensation benefits, mandating leaves of absence, restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, or local law laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentationsmisrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims. The laws referred to in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common any other law doctrinesrelating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other matters; applicable state workers’ compensation laws; and family and medical leave laws. Examples of released Claims include, but are not limited to the following (except to the extent explicitly preserved by Section 1 or 2(a) of this Release): (i) Claims that in any way relate to or arose during my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, or unused accrued vacation or sick pay; (ii) Claims that in any way relate to the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (iii) Claims that I have irrevocable or vested rights to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (iv) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnities (such as under the Civil Rights Attorneys’ Fees Act), with respect to Claims I am releasing.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation Agreement (Aeolus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just noted, I am ▇▇. ▇▇▇▇ understands and agrees he is releasing all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type (“Released Claims”) that I he may have with respect to against any Released Party listed in Section 3(d)through the Effective Date of this Agreement. These include, but are not limited to, Claims that in any way relate to: (1) my Employment Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnities▇▇. I understand that ▇▇▇▇ further understands the Claims I am he is releasing might may arise under many different laws,laws (including statutes, including the followingregulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), including, but by no means limited to: Anti-discrimination statutesDiscrimination Statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Executive Order 11141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sexsex (including sexual harassment) and retaliation; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, which prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of age; the Americans With Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against the disabledbased on disability; and any other federal, stateTexas, or local law laws prohibiting employment or wage discrimination such as and/or retaliation (including but not limited to Chapters 21, 61, 62, and 451 of the New York State and City Human Rights LawsTexas Labor Code). Federal employment statutesEmployment Statutes, such as the WARN Act, which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce work force reductions; the National Labor Relations Act; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, which, among other things, permits employees to purchase continued health coverage; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, 1938 and state laws which regulates wage and hour matters; the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Act; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. Other lawsLaws, such as any federal, state, or local law laws restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, or pertaining to employee’s pay (to include vacation pay), otherwise regulating or relating to employment; any federal, stateprohibiting workers’ compensation retaliation, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts contracts, or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal. Tort & Contract Claims, state, or local law providing recourse such as claims for alleged wrongful discharge, physical or personal injury, assault, wrongful discharge, intentional infliction of emotional distress, fraud, fraud in the inducement, negligent misrepresentationsmisrepresentation, negligent infliction of emotional distress, defamation, invasion of privacy, interference with contract or with prospective economic advantage, negligent investigation, breach of express or implied contract, breach of covenants of good faith and fair dealing, and similar or related claims. The laws referred to in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Retirement and Consulting Services Agreement (Pioneer Energy Services Corp)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just noted, I am releasing The claims released under Section 5(a) hereof include all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type (“Claims”) that I Employee presently may have (Claims) with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 3(d)5(d) hereof. These include, but are not limited to, Claims that in any way relate to: (1) my Employment Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnities. I understand Employee understands that the Claims I am he is releasing might arise under many different laws,foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as the following: Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Executive Order 1114111,141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 1124611,246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against the disabledbased on disability; and any other federal, state, or local law laws prohibiting employment discrimination discrimination, such as the New York State California Fair Employment and City Human Rights LawsHousing Act, which prohibits discrimination in employment based on actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, or association with a person who has, or is perceived to have, and any of those characteristics. Federal employment statutes, such as the WARN Act, which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which regulates wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local law laws providing workers’ compensation benefits, mandating leaves of absence, restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, or local law laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentationsmisrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims. The laws referred to in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrinesany other law, such as California Labor Code Section 200 et seq., relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other matters, the California Workers’ Compensation Act, and any applicable California Industrial Welfare Commission order.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Agreement & Release (Gencorp Inc)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just noted, I am releasing all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type (“Claims”) that I may have ("Claims") with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 3(d2(d). These include, but are not limited to, Claims that in any way relate to: (1) my Employment Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnities. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different laws,laws (including statutes, including regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as the following: Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in ---------------------------- Employment Act and Executive Order 1114111,141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 1124611,246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against the disabledbased on disability; and any other federal, state, or local law laws prohibiting employment discrimination discrimination, such as the New York State California Fair Employment and City Human Rights LawsHousing Act, which prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, or age. Federal employment statutes, such as the WARN Act, which requires --------------------------- that advance notice be given of certain workforce work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which regulates wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans' reemployment rights laws. Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local law laws providing ---------- workers' compensation benefits, restricting an employer’s 's right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, or local law laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentationsmisrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims. The laws referred , such as California Labor Code Section 200 et seq., relating to in this subsection include statutessalary, regulationscommission, other administrative guidancecompensation, benefits, and common law doctrinesother matters; the California Workers' Compensation Act; or any applicable California Industrial Welfare Commission order. Examples of released Claims include, but are not limited to: (i) --------------------------- Claims that in any way relate to my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, or unused accrued vacation or sick pay; (ii) Claims that in any way relate to the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (iii) Claims that I have irrevocable or vested rights to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (iv) any Claims to attorneys' fees or other indemnities with respect to Claims I am releasing.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Employment Agreement (Velocityhsi Inc)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just notednoted in Section 1, I am INDIVIDUAL IS VOLUNTARILY RELEASING ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, SUSPECTED AND UNSUSPECTED CLAIMS, PROMISES, CAUSES OF ACTION, OR SIMILAR RIGHTS OF ANY TYPE THAT INDIVIDUAL HAS OR MAY HAVE AS OF THE SEPARATION DATE WITH RESPECT TO ANY RELEASED PARTY (IN SUCH RELEASED PARTY'S CAPACITY AS SUCH) THAT RELATE TO INDIVIDUAL'S EMPLOYMENT WITH THE COMPANY AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND/OR THE TERMINATION THEREOF ("CLAIMS"). Individual understands that the Claims Individual is releasing all known might arise under general employment policies or agreements between the Company and unknown claimsIndividual or under any constitution, promiseslaw, causes of actionregulation, or similar rights of any type (“Claims”) ordinance that I may have with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 3(d). These includeapply, including the United States Constitution, the Texas or other state constitution, federal, state and local statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, or common law doctrines, such as, but are not limited to, Claims that in any way relate to: (1) my Employment Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnities. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different laws,, including the following: Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Executive Order 1114111,141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 1124611,246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay ActAct of 1963, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal the same work; the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against based on disability; the disabledEqual Employment Opportunity Act of 1972; and any other federal, state, or local law laws prohibiting employment discrimination such discrimination, all as the New York State and City Human Rights Lawsamended. Federal employment statutes, such as the WARN ActWorkers Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988, which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended, which regulates wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; the National Labor Relations Act, as amended; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans' reemployment rights laws, all as amended. Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local law human rights, fair employment, and other laws and regulations and/or executive orders prohibiting discrimination on account of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, handicap, disability, marital status, citizenship, veterans status, or other protected category; any federal, state, or local laws restricting an employer’s 's right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, or local law laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, breach of contract, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentationsmisrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims. The laws referred to in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation Agreement (Natco Group Inc)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just noted, I am releasing The Claims released by Employee under Section 7(a) include all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, grievances, liabilities, debts, obligations, injuries, damages, or similar rights of any type that Employee had or presently may have (“Claims”) that I may have ), with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 3(d7(f). These include, but are not limited to, Claims that in any way relate to: (1) my Employment Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnities. I understand Employee acknowledges that the Claims I am releasing released under this section might arise under many different laws,foreign, including the following: Anti-discrimination statutesdomestic, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Executive Order 11141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against the disabled; and any other federalnational, state, or local law prohibiting employment discrimination such as the New York State and City Human Rights Laws. Federal employment statutes, such as the WARN Act, which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which regulates wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local law restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, or local law providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentations, defamation, and similar or related claims. The laws referred to in this subsection include (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines.), including, but not limited to, the following: (i) Claims for breach of contract (including, but not limited to, any claims for unpaid compensation or severance, and any claims under the LTIP, or the 2017 Annual Incentive Program), whether express, implied, implied-in-fact, promissory estoppel and/or detrimental reliance; (ii) Claims under or pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”), as amended; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Civil Rights Act of 1991; the Equal Pay Act; 42 U.S.C. § 1981, as amended; 42 U.S.C. § 1985; the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”); the Family and Medical Leave Act, as amended; the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act; the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act; the Fair Labor Standards Act, as amended; the Fair Credit Reporting Act; the Occupational Safety & Health Act; the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, as amended; the Employee Polygraph Protection Act; as well as any other federal law, statute, ordinance, rule, regulation, or executive order relating to employment and/or discrimination in employment; (iii) Claims under or pursuant to the Minnesota Human Rights Act (“MHRA”), Minn. Stat. Chap. 363; any provision of Minn. Stat. Chapter 181; the Minnesota Equal Pay for Equal Work Law, Minn. Stat. §§ 181.66-181.71; Minn. § 181.81 (age discrimination); Minn. Stat. § 176.82 (retaliatory discharge); Minn. Stat. §§ 181.931, 181.932, 181.935 (whistleblower protection); Minn. Stat. §§ 181.940-181.944 (family leave); Minn. Stat. §§ 181.961-181.966 (personnel record access statutes); and any other Claims under any other Minnesota statutes; as well as any other state or local law, statute, ordinance, rule, regulation or order relating to employment and/or discrimination in employment;

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation Agreement (Piper Jaffray Companies)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just noted, I am releasing all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type ("Claims") that I may have with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 3(d). These include, but are not limited to, Claims that in any way relate to: (1) my Employment Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys' fees or other indemnities. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different laws,, including the following: Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Executive Order 11141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against the disabled; and any other federal, state, or local law Exhibit 10.1 prohibiting employment discrimination such as the New York State and City Human Rights Laws. Federal employment statutes, such as the WARN Act, which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which regulates wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans' reemployment rights laws. Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local law restricting an employer’s 's right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, or local law providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentations, defamation, and similar or related claims. The laws referred to in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Executive Employment Agreement (Andrea Electronics Corp)

Claims Released. Subject only to Except for the exceptions just notedclaims listed in the final paragraph of this Section 2, I am releasing Employee hereby unconditionally, fully and forever releases the persons and entities listed above from all known and unknown claims, promisesdemands, causes of action, action or similar rights of any type (“Claims”) that I nature, whether known or unknown, which Employee may have with respect against any or all of them including, but not limited to, those arising out of or in any way related to any Released Party listed in Section 3(d)Employee’s employment by Tesco or the termination of that employment. These Examples of claims released include, but are not limited to, Claims that in claims for attorneys’ fees, claims for employment or reemployment, claims for any way relate to: additional benefits because of the payment of any portion, part or whole, of the Severance Payment to Employee, and claims arising under any of the following statutes, executive orders or common law doctrines: (1) my Employment Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnities. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different laws,, including the following: Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Executive Order 11141Act, which prohibit prohibits age discrimination in employment; ; (2) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 18661866 and, and to the extent it may be applicable, Executive Order 11246, which collectively prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, religion or sex; ; (3) the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; ; (4) the Americans With with Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against the disabled; and ; (5) any other federal, state, state or local law laws or regulations prohibiting employment discrimination such as or retailiation in employment; (6) the New York State Workers Adjustment and City Human Rights Laws. Federal employment statutes, such as the WARN Retraining Notification Act, which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce work force reductions; ; (7) the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, 1974 which, among other things, protects employee pension and health benefits; ; (8) the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which regulates wage and hour matters; and (9) federal, state or local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance and common law doctrines) which provide recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, breach of contract, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, libel, slander, defamation and similar or related claims; (10) the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; (11) the Texas Labor Code, the Texas Payday Act, and all other Texas laws that prohibit discrimination or retaliation in employment; (12) the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act; (13) the ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Fair Pay Act; and and (14) any other federal federal, state, or local laws or regulations relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. Other laws, such as any federal, state, laws or local law laws restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer including but not limited to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, or local law providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentations, defamation, the ▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and similar or related claims. The laws referred to in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrinesthe ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation Agreement (Tesco Corp)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just noted, I am Executive understands and agrees that Executive is releasing all known and unknown claims, demands, promises, causes of action, or similar action and rights of any type that Executive may have had or currently has against each and every Released Party based on, relating to, or arising out of any fact, act, omission, event, conduct, representation, agreement or other matter whatsoever relating to Executive’s employment with the Company and termination of such employment (the “Claims”) ), except that I may have with respect Executive is not releasing any claim to any Released Party listed in Section 3(d). These include, but are not limited to, Claims that in any way relate toenforce: (1i) my Employment this Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2ii) the design or administration of any employee benefit programright, if any, to claim government-provided unemployment benefits; (3iii) any rights I or claims that wholly arise or accrue after Executive executes or re-executes, as applicable, this Agreement; (iv) any right to vested accrued benefits or compensation under Company plans and arrangements; (v) any right to indemnification or advancement by the Company or any of the Released Parties or to coverage under any applicable directors’ and officers’ or other third party liability insurance policy(ies) then maintained by the Company or any Released Parties; and (vi) any rights or claims that Executive may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnitiesalleged personal property that is currently in the Company’s possession in the Company’s offices in San Antonio, TX and New York, NY, and at the corporate apartment in San Antonio, TX. I understand Executive further understands that the Claims I am Executive is releasing might may arise under many different laws,laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance and common law doctrines) including the following: but by no means limited to: 1. Anti-discrimination statutes, all as amended, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”), the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (“OWBPA”), and Executive Order 11141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against based on disability; the disabledTexas Labor Code (specifically including the Texas Payday Law, the Texas Anti-Retaliation Act, Chapter 21 of the Texas Labor Code, and the Texas Whistleblower Act); and any other federal, state, state or local law laws prohibiting employment discrimination such as or wage discrimination, including the New York State laws of Bermuda, including but not limited to the Employment Act of 2000 and City the Human Rights LawsAct of 1981. 2. Federal employment statutes, all as amended, such as the WARN Act, which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, 1938 and laws which regulates regulate wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. 3. Other laws, as amended, such as any federal, state, local or local law international laws providing workers’ compensation benefits (or prohibiting workers’ compensation retaliation), restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, employees or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, local or local international law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal. 4. Tort and contract claims, state, or local law providing recourse such as claims for alleged wrongful discharge, negligence, negligent hiring, negligent supervision, negligent retention, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, fraud in the inducement, negligent misrepresentationsmisrepresentation, defamation, invasion of privacy, interference with contract or with prospective economic advantage, breach of express or implied contract, breach of covenants of good faith and fair dealing, promissory estoppel, and similar or related claims. 5. The laws referred Examples of released Claims include, but are not limited to: (i) Claims that in any way relate to Executive’s employment with the Company or any other Released Party, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages or unused accrued vacation or sick pay; (ii) Claims that in any way relate to the design or administration of any employee benefit program; or (iii) Claims that Executive has irrevocable or vested rights to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits, in all cases other than as set forth in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrinesAgreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation Agreement (Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd.)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just notednoted in Section 13(a), I am INDIVIDUAL IS VOLUNTARILY RELEASING ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, SUSPECTED AND UNSUSPECTED CLAIMS, PROMISES, CAUSES OF ACTION, OR SIMILAR RIGHTS OF ANY TYPE THAT INDIVIDUAL HAS OR MAY HAVE AS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE WITH RESPECT TO ANY RELEASED PARTY (IN SUCH RELEASED PARTY'S CAPACITY AS SUCH) THAT RELATE TO INDIVIDUAL'S EMPLOYMENT WITH THE COMPANY AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND/OR THE TERMINATION THEREOF ("CLAIMS"). Individual understands that the Claims Individual is releasing all known might arise under general employment policies or agreements between the Company and unknown claimsIndividual or under any constitution, promiseslaw, causes of actionregulation, or similar rights of any type (“Claims”) ordinance that I may have with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 3(d). These includeapply, including the United States Constitution, the Texas or other state constitution, federal, state and local statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, or common law doctrines, such as, but are not limited to, Claims that in any way relate to: (1) my Employment Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnities. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different laws,, including the following: Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Executive Order 1114111,141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 1124611,246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay ActAct of 1963, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal the same work; the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against based on disability; the disabledEqual Employment Opportunity Act of 1972; and any other federal, state, or local law laws prohibiting employment discrimination such discrimination, all as the New York State and City Human Rights Lawsamended. Federal employment statutes, such as the WARN ActWorkers Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988, which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended, which regulates wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; the National Labor Relations Act, as amended; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans' reemployment rights laws, all as amended. Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local law human rights, fair employment, and other laws and regulations and/or executive orders prohibiting discrimination on account of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, handicap, disability, marital status, citizenship, veterans status, or other protected category; any federal, state, or local laws restricting an employer’s 's right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, or local law laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, breach of contract, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentationsmisrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims. The laws referred to in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation Agreement (Natco Group Inc)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just noted, I am releasing all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I presently may have (“Claims”) that I may have with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 3(d). These include, but are not limited to, Claims that in any way relate to: (1) my Employment Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnitiessubsection 3.4. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different laws,laws (including statutes, including regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as the following: Anti-discrimination Antidiscrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Executive Order 1114111,141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 1124611,246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With with Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against the disabledbased on disability; and any other federal, state, or local law laws prohibiting employment discrimination discrimination, such as the New York State California Fair Employment and City Human Rights Laws. Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, or sexual orientation; Federal employment statutes, such as the WARN Act, which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which regulates wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local law laws providing workers’ compensation benefits, restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, or local law laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentationsmisrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims, such as California Labor Code sections 200 et seq. The laws referred relating to in this subsection include statutessalary, regulationscommissions, compensation, benefits and other administrative guidancematters, and common law doctrinesany applicable California Industrial Welfare Commission order. Examples of released Claims include, but are not limited to: (i) Claims that in any way relate to my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, or unused accrued vacation or sick pay; (ii) Claims that in any way relate to any employee benefit program; (iii) Claims that I have irrevocable or vested rights to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; (iv) any Claim, such as a benefit claim, that was explicitly or implicitly denied before I signed this Release; (v) any Claim I might have for extra benefits as a consequence of payments I receive because of signing this Release; or (vi) any Claim to attorneys’ fees or other indemnities.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: General Release Agreement (Horton D R Inc /De/)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just notednoted in Section 1, I am EXECUTIVE IS VOLUNTARILY RELEASING ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, SUSPECTED AND UNSUSPECTED CLAIMS, PROMISES, CAUSES OF ACTION, OR SIMILAR RIGHTS OF ANY TYPE THAT EXECUTIVE HAS OR MAY HAVE AS OF THE SEPARATION DATE WITH RESPECT TO ANY RELEASED PARTY (IN SUCH RELEASED PARTY'S CAPACITY AS SUCH) THAT RELATE TO EXECUTIVE'S EMPLOYMENT WITH THE COMPANY AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND/OR THE TERMINATION THEREOF ("CLAIMS"). Executive understands that the Claims Executive is releasing all known might arise under general employment policies or agreements between the Company and unknown claimsExecutive or under any constitution, promiseslaw, causes of actionregulation, or similar rights of any type (“Claims”) ordinance that I may have with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 3(d). These includeapply, including the United States Constitution, the Texas or other state constitution, federal, state and local statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, or common law doctrines, such as, but are not limited to, Claims that in any way relate to: (1) my Employment Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnities. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different laws,, including the following: Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Executive Order 11141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 1124611,246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay ActAct of 1963, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal the same work; the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against based on disability; the disabledEqual Employment Opportunity Act of 1972; and any other federal, state, or local law laws prohibiting employment discrimination such discrimination, all as the New York State and City Human Rights Lawsamended. Federal employment statutes, such as the WARN ActWorkers Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988, which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended, which regulates wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; the National Labor Relations Act, as amended; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans' reemployment rights laws, all as amended. Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local law human rights, fair employment, and other laws and regulations and/or executive orders prohibiting discrimination on account of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, handicap, disability, marital status, citizenship, veterans status, or other protected category; any federal, state, or local laws restricting an employer’s 's right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, or local law laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, breach of contract, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentationsmisrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims. The laws referred to in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Senior Management Change in Control Agreement (Natco Group Inc)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just noted, The claims I am releasing under Section 3(b) include all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I presently may have (“Claims”) that I may have with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 3(d3(e). These include, but are I understand that the term “Claims” does not limited to, Claims that in include any way relate to: (1) my Employment Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination ADEA Causes of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnitiesAction. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different laws,foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including the following: Anti-discrimination statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and following: (i) Anti-discrimination statutes (other than the ADEA), such as Executive Order 1114111,141, which prohibit prohibits age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 1124611,246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against the disabledbased on disability; and any other federal, state, or local law laws prohibiting employment discrimination discrimination, such as the New York State California Fair Employment and City Human Rights Laws. Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination in employment based on actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, or association with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics. (ii) Federal employment statutes, such as the WARN Act, which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which regulates wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. . (iii) Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local law laws restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, or local law laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentationsmisrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims. The laws referred to in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrinesany other law, such as California Labor Code Section 200 et seq., relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other matters, any applicable California Industrial Welfare Commission order.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Restricted Stock Award Agreement (Semtech Corp)

Claims Released. Subject only to the exceptions just notedIn exchange for benefits described above, I am releasing all known irrevocably and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type (“Claims”) that I may have with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 3(d). These include, but are not limited to, Claims that in any way relate to: (1) my Employment Agreement, my employment with unconditionally release the Company, its current or former affiliates, and their employees or agents (collectively, the termination Released Parties), from all known or unknown claims that I presently may have arising out of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacationmy employment with, or sick pay; separation from, the Company (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnitiesClaims). I understand that the The Claims I am releasing might arise under many different laws,include, without limitation, any claim based on a contract, any employment or wrongful discharge claim, any tort claim (e.g., emotional distress, fraud, negligence or defamation), and any claim based on a federal, state or local law including the following: Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Executive Order 11141Act, which prohibit prohibits age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11246, which prohibit prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973Act, which prohibit prohibits discrimination against based on disability, the disabledCalifornia Fair Employment and Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex or age; and or any other federal, state, or local common law, statute, regulation, or law prohibiting employment discrimination such as of any other type. The only Claims that I am not releasing are claims that arise after I sign this Release, my rights to the New York State benefits provided by the Separation Agreement and City Human Rights Laws. Federal employment statutesthis Release, such as the WARN Actmy rights, which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974if any, whichto government-provided unemployment benefits, among other thingsmy rights, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938if any, which regulates wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; vested retirement benefits or COBRA benefits and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights lawspreviously filed workers' compensation claims. Other laws, such as I acknowledge that I have not sustained any federal, state, or local law restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, or local law providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentations, defamation, and similar or related claims. The laws referred to in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrinesinjury within the scope of my employment for the Company except for claims that I have already filed with the Company's workers' compensation carrier.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation and Consulting Agreement (DSP Group Inc /De/)

Claims Released. Subject only to Except for the exceptions just notedclaims identified in Section 2(b), I am releasing irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently may have (“Claims”) that I may have with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 3(d2(c). These includeI understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, but are not limited to, Claims meaning rights or claims that in any way relate to: (1) arise after my Employment Agreement, my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, deferred Compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unused accrued vacation, or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; or (4) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnitiesTermination Date. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different laws,foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as the following: Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Executive Order 11141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 1124611,246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”) and Executive Order 11,141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against based on disability; the disabledGenetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“G▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, or local law laws prohibiting discrimination in employment discrimination based on a protected category, such as the New York State and City Human Rights Lawsactual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics. Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 19741974 (“ERISA”), which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which regulates wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which requires employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local law laws mandating leaves of absence, restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, or local law laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentationsmisrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other matters; and family and medical leave laws. The laws referred Examples of released Claims include, but are not limited to the following (except to the extent explicitly preserved by Section 1 or 2(b) of this Agreement): (i) Claims that in any way relate to or arose during my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, or unused accrued vacation or sick pay; (ii) Claims that in any way relate to the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (iii) Claims that I have irrevocable or vested rights to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; (iv) any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnities (such as under the Civil Rights Attorneys’ Fees Act), with respect to Claims I am releasing; or (v) claims under the Connecticut Human Rights and Opportunities Law, the Connecticut Family and Medical Leave Law, the Connecticut Age Discrimination and Employee Insurance Benefits Law, and the Connecticut Smokers’ Rights Law. If, despite this Agreement, I s▇▇ or bring an arbitration action asserting any Claim that I have released, I will be liable to the Released Party (as defined below) for its attorneys’ fees, other defense costs, and any other damages that my suit or arbitration causes, except those attributable to ADEA claims. I promise not to accept any relief or remedies not set forth in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrinesAgreement as to any Claim I have released by signing it.

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Sources: Separation Agreement (Factset Research Systems Inc)