Common use of Claims Released Clause in Contracts

Claims Released. Except for the claims identified in Section 2(b), I 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”) with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 2(c). I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreement. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different 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 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, 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 based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as 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. Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”), which, among other things, protects employee benefits; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 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 Agreement 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. Except for Subject only to the claims identified in Section 2(b)exceptions just noted, I irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) am releasing 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 2(c3(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 understand that I am not releasing future rights may have to severance or claims, meaning rights similar benefits or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreementto 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 foreignlaws,, 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, Sections Section 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,24611246, 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 based on disability; against the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic informationdisabled; and any other federal, state, or local laws law prohibiting employment discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as 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 characteristicsthe New York State and City Human Rights Laws. Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force workforce reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)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 laws mandating leaves of absence, 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 laws law providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentationmisrepresentations, defamation, and similar or related claims; any . The laws referred to in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefitsadministrative guidance, and other 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 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing itcommon law doctrines.

Appears in 2 contracts

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

Claims Released. Except for the claims identified in Section 2(b), I 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”) with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 2(c). I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreementmy Termination Date. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different 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 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, 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 based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as 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. Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”), which, among other things, protects employee benefits; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 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 Agreement 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. Except for Subject only to the claims identified in Section 2(b)exceptions just noted, I irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) --------------- am releasing 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 Releasee listed in Section 2(csubsection (d). I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreement. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different 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 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, 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 based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as 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. Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”), which, among other things, protects employee benefits; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other matters; and family and medical leave laws. Examples of released Claims These include, but are not limited to the following (except to the extent explicitly preserved by Section 1 or 2(b) of this Agreement): (i) to, Claims that which in any way relate to or arose during to: (i) 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 any rights I may 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 (indemnities. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different laws, including the following examples: Anti-Discrimination Statutes, such as under the Age Discrimination in ---------------------------- Employment Act and Executive Order 11141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Attorneys’ Fees 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), with respect to Claims I am releasingwhich prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; or (v) claims under the Connecticut Human Rights Americans With Disabilities Act and Opportunities LawSections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against 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, disabled; and any other damages that my suit federal, state or arbitration causes, except those attributable to ADEA claims. I promise not to accept any relief or remedies not set forth in this Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing itlocal laws prohibiting employment discrimination.

Appears in 2 contracts

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

Claims Released. Except for the The claims identified in I am releasing under Section 2(b), I irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up3(b) include all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently presently may have (“Claims”) with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 2(c3(e). I understand that I am the term “Claims” does not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreementinclude any ADEA Causes of Action. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as the following: : (i) Anti-discrimination statutesstatutes (other than the ADEA), such as Executive Order 11,141, which prohibits age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, 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 based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination, such as the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, 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 Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. . (iii) Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing it.A3

Appears in 2 contracts

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

Claims Released. Except for Subject only to the claims identified specific exceptions noted in Section 2(b)5.1 above, I irrevocably the Executive hereby releases and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) waives all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently the Executive may have up through the Effective Date (“Claims”) with respect to any and all of the Released Party Parties listed in Section 2(c)5.4. I understand These include, but are not limited to, any and all Claims that I am not releasing future in any way relate to, arise out of or result from: (i) the Executive’s employment with Parent and/or the Company, such as Claims for compensation, salary, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unvested equity awards, stock options, restricted stock, or unused accrued vacation or paid time off; (ii) the Original Agreement; (iii) any rights Employee may have to severance or claims, meaning rights other benefits except for such severance or claims that arise after the date I execute benefits to be paid pursuant to this Agreement; or (iv) any Claims to attorneys’ fees, costs, disbursements, or other indemnities 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 foreignlaws, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as but not limited to the following: Anti-discrimination Antidiscrimination statutes, as enacted and amended such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 18661866 (42 U.S.C. 1981), and Executive Order 11,24611246, 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 with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination based on disability; against the disabled, the federal Equal Pay Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act Act, Sections 1981 through 1988 of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”)Title 42 of the United States Code, which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; 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 laws laws, rules, regulations, constitutions, ordinances or public policies, whether known or unknown, prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected categorydiscrimination, such harassment and/or retaliation. Employment statutes, as 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. Federal employment statutesenacted and amended, such as the Worker WARN Act and the New York State Workers Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires require that advance notice be given of certain work force workforce reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 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 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, negligence, emotional distress, pain and suffering, assault, battery, false imprisonment, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims; any . The laws referred to in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefitsadministrative guidance, and other 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 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing itcommon law doctrines.

Appears in 2 contracts

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

Claims Released. Except for Subject only to the claims identified in Section 2(b)exceptions just noted, I irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) am releasing all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently may have (Claims) with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 2(c2(d). I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreement. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different 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 11,141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, 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 based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting employment discrimination, such as the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as 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 characteristicsage. Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that --------------------------- advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)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 laws mandating leaves of absenceproviding ---------- 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims; any other law , such as California Labor Code Section 200 et seq., relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 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 California Workers' Compensation 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing itapplicable California Industrial Welfare Commission order.

Appears in 2 contracts

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

Claims Released. Except for the claims identified in Section 2(b), I irrevocably understand and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) agree that I am releasing all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently may have (the “Claims”) with respect to against any Released Party listed in Section 2(c). I understand Party, except that I am not releasing future rights any claim that relates to: (i) my right to enforce this Agreement; (ii) my right, if any, to claim government-provided unemployment benefits, or claims, meaning (iii) any rights or claims that which may arise or accrue after the date I execute sign this Agreement). I further understand that the Claims I am releasing might may arise under many different foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as the following: including, but by no means limited to: 1. Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment 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, Sections Section 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,24611246, 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 based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as 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 characteristicswage discrimination. 2. Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 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 laws mandating leaves of absenceproviding 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 laws providing recourse such as claims for alleged wrongful discharge, tortnegligence, negligent hiring, negligent supervision, negligent retention, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, fraud in the inducement, negligent misrepresentation, 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; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing it.

Appears in 2 contracts

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

Claims Released. Except for Subject only to the claims identified in Section 2(b)exceptions just noted, I irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) am releasing 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 2(c3(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 understand that I am not releasing future rights may have to severance or claims, meaning rights similar benefits or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreementto 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 foreignlaws,, 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, Sections Section 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,24611246, 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 based on disability; against the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic informationdisabled; and any other federal, state, or local laws law prohibiting employment discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as 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 characteristicsthe New York State and City Human Rights Laws. Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force workforce reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)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 laws mandating leaves of absence, 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 laws law providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentationmisrepresentations, defamation, and similar or related claims; any . The laws referred to in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefitsadministrative guidance, and other 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 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing itcommon law doctrines.

Appears in 2 contracts

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

Claims Released. Except for the claims identified in Section 2(b), I 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”) with respect to any Released Party (as defined below) listed in Section 2(c2(d). I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreement. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different 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, Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,24611246, 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 based on disability; the Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (▇▇▇▇), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, or local laws laws, including but not limited to the Fair Employment and Housing Act, prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, or association with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristicscharacteristics and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and & Retraining Notification Act (WARN Act), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), which, among other things, protects employee benefits; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, 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. Examples of released Claims include, but are not limited to to, the following (except to the extent explicitly preserved by Section 1 or 2(b) of this Agreement): 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; ; (iviii) 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 or (viv) claims under the Connecticut Human Rights California Fair Employment and Opportunities LawHousing Act, the Connecticut Family and Medical Leave Law, the Connecticut Age Discrimination and Employee Insurance Benefits LawCalifornia Labor Code Section 200 et seq., and the Connecticut Smokers’ Rights Lawany applicable California Industrial Welfare Commission order. If, despite this AgreementRelease, I ▇▇▇ sue or bring an arbitration action asserting any Claim claim that I have released, I will be liable to the Released Party (as defined below) Parties for its 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 Agreement Release as to any Claim 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. Except for the claims identified in Section 2(b), I irrevocably understand and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) 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 currently may have had or currently have (the “Claims”) with respect to any against each and every Released Party listed in Section 2(c). I understand based on, relating to, or arising out of any fact, act, omission, event, conduct, representation, agreement or other matter whatsoever, except that I am not releasing future rights any claim to enforce: (i) this Agreement; (ii) any right, if any, to claim government-provided unemployment benefits; or claims, meaning (iii) any rights or claims that wholly arise or accrue after the date I execute sign this Agreement. I further understand that the Claims I am releasing might may arise under many different foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, guidance and common law doctrines), such as the following: ) including 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, Sections Section 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,24611246, 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 based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, state or local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected categoryor wage discrimination, such as actual or perceived raceincluding the laws of Bermuda, 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 including but not limited to have, any the Employment Act of those characteristics2000 and the Human Rights Act of 1981. 2. Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and laws which 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 laws mandating leaves of absenceproviding 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 laws providing recourse such as claims for alleged wrongful discharge, tortnegligence, negligent hiring, negligent supervision, negligent retention, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, fraud in the inducement, negligent misrepresentation, 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; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing it.

Appears in 2 contracts

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

Claims Released. Except for the The claims identified in Section 2(b), I irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) released include all known and unknown claims, promises, obligations, debts, causes of action, action or similar rights of any type or nature Feingold has or had which in any way relate to (1) Feingold's employment with the Company as an officer and/or director, or the termination of that I currently employment, such as claims for compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages or unused accrued vacation or sick pay, (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program or Feingold's entitlement to benefits under any such program, (3) any claims to attorneys' fees and/or other legal costs, (4) the Action and the OMD Action, (5) the Disputed Matters, and (6) any other claims or demands Feingold may have (“Claims”) with respect to on any Released Party listed in Section 2(c)basis whatsoever. I understand that I am The claims released include, but are not releasing future rights limited to, claims arising under any of the following statutes or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreement. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines): (1) Anti-Discrimination Statutes, such as the following: Anti-Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), which prohibits age discrimination statutesin employment; the Civil Rights Act of 1991, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections and §1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, 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 based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic informationagainst the disabled; the California Fair Employment and any other federalHousing Act (FEHA), state, or local laws prohibiting which prohibits discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as actual or perceived upon race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital martial status, sex, sexual orientationor age; and any other federal, state or association with a person who has, local laws or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics. regulations prohibiting employment discrimination. (2) Federal employment statutesEmployment Statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)1974, which, among other things, protects employee pension or health plan benefits; and any other federal laws relating to employmentthe Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. which regulates wage and hour matters. (3) Other lawsLaws, such as any federal, state, state or local laws mandating leaves of absence, restricting an employer’s 's right to terminate employees, employees or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, state or local law relating to wages, or 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 statutory or common laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamationlibel, slander, defamation and similar or related claims; any . The laws referred to in this paragraph include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance and common law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, doctrines. (4) Federal and other 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 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 employmentState Securities Laws, such as Claims for compensationthe Securities Act of 1933, bonusesthe Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the California Corporations Code and the rules and regulations promulgated thereto. (5) Federal and State Unfair Competition Laws, 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)California Business and Professions Code section 17200, 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, et seq 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing itAct.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Settlement Agreement (Staar Surgical Company)

Claims Released. Except for Subject only to the claims identified in Section 2(b)exceptions just noted, I irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) am releasing all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently presently may have (“Claims”) with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 2(c). I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreementsubsection 3.4. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including statutes, 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 11,141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, 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 with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected categorydiscrimination, such as actual or perceived the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, age, or 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 work force workforce reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)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 laws mandating leaves of absenceproviding 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims; any other law , such as California Labor Code sections 200 et seq. relating to salary, commissioncommissions, compensation, benefits, benefits and other matters; , and family and medical leave lawsany applicable California Industrial Welfare Commission order. 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): to: (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 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 (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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing itindemnities.

Appears in 1 contract

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

Claims Released. Except for Subject only to the claims identified exceptions noted in Section 2(b)1, I irrevocably and unconditionally release 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 (i.e., give upIN SUCH RELEASED PARTY'S CAPACITY AS SUCH) all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently may have THAT RELATE TO EXECUTIVE'S EMPLOYMENT WITH THE COMPANY AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND/OR THE TERMINATION THEREOF (“Claims”) with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 2(c"CLAIMS"). I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreement. I understand Executive understands that the Claims I am Executive is releasing might arise under many different foreigngeneral employment policies or agreements between the Company and Executive or under any constitution, domesticlaw, national, stateregulation, or ordinance that may apply, including the United States Constitution, the Texas or other state constitution, federal, state and local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and or common law doctrines), such as as, but not limited to, the following: Anti-discrimination statutes, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Section 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, 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 ActAct of 1963, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal the same work; the Americans With Disabilities Act (“ADA”) of 1990 and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information1972; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected categorydiscrimination, such all as 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 characteristicsamended. Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Workers Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”)of 1988, which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)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 human rights, fair employment, and other laws mandating leaves and regulations and/or executive orders prohibiting discrimination on account of absenceage, 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, breach of contract, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing it.

Appears in 1 contract

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

Claims Released. Except for the claims identified in Section 2(b), I irrevocably Employee understand and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) agree he is releasing all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently he may have (“Claims”) with respect to against any Released Party listed in Section 2(c). I understand that I am Party, except he is not releasing future rights any claim that relates to: (i) his right to enforce this Agreement or claims, meaning (iii) any rights or claims that which may arise or accrue after the date I execute he signs this Agreement. I understand that Employee further understands the Claims I am he is releasing might may arise under many different foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as the following: including, but by no means limited to: 1. Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment 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, Sections Section 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,24611246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act sex (“ADEA”) and Executive Order 11,141, which prohibit age discrimination in employmentincluding sexual harassment); 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 based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”)Act, which prohibits discrimination based on genetic informationdisability; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as 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 characteristicswage discrimination. Initial: /s/ JF 2. Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 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 laws mandating leaves of absence, 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, state, or local laws providing recourse such as claims for alleged wrongful discharge, tortnegligence, negligent hiring, supervision, or retention, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent fraud 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; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other matters; and family and medical leave laws. 5. 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): to: (i) Claims that in any way relate to or arose during my Employee’s employment with the CompanyCompany 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; (iii) Claims that I have 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 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing itindemnities.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Retirement Agreement (Pioneer Energy Services Corp)

Claims Released. Except for the The claims identified in released under Section 2(b), I irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up5(a) hereof include all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently Employee presently may have (Claims) with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 2(c)5(d) hereof. I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreement. I understand Employee understands that the Claims I am he is releasing might arise under many different 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 11,141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, 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 based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination, such as the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, 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 Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)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 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims; , and any other law law, such as California Labor Code Section 200 et seq., relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 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 SmokersCalifornia WorkersRights 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 costsCompensation Act, 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing itapplicable California Industrial Welfare Commission order.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Agreement & Release (Gencorp Inc)

Claims Released. Except for the claims identified in Section 2(b), I irrevocably Employee understands and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) agrees that he/she is releasing all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently she may have (the “Claims”) against the Company or any other Released Party, with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 2(c). I understand the only exceptions being that I am he is not releasing future rights any claim that relates to: (i) his right to enforce this Agreement; (ii) his right, if any, to claim government-provided unemployment benefits; or claims, meaning (iii) any rights or claims that may arise or accrue after the date I execute he signs this Agreement. I understand Employee further understands that the Claims I am he is releasing might may arise under many different foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as the followingincluding, but by no means limited to: Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment 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, Sections Section 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,24611246, 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 with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as 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 characteristicswage discrimination. Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and state laws which 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 laws mandating leaves of absenceproviding 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful retaliatory discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, fraud in the inducement, negligent misrepresentation, 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; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other matters; and family and medical leave laws. Examples of released 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): to: (i) Claims that in any way relate to or arose during my Employee’s employment with the CompanyCompany 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; (iii) Claims that I have 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 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing itindemnities.

Appears in 1 contract

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

Claims Released. Except for the claims identified in Section 2(b), The Claims I irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) am releasing under this Agreement include all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently 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”) with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 2(c)5.d. I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or any and all claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreement. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as including but not limited to the following: Anti-discrimination statutesstatutes as amended, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, which prohibits discrimination based on age; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 1964 and Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or and/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 with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Sections 503 state and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973local laws, which prohibit discrimination based on disability and failure to reasonably accommodate disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic informationCalifornia Fair Employment and Housing Act; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination which prohibit retaliation, discrimination, and harassment in employment based on a protected category, such as the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital statusreligion, 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 Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, which protects employee health and safety; the Family and Medical Leave Act, which mandates certain leaves of absence; 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 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 contracts; requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, prohibiting retaliation or local laws 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 misrepresentation, 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; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing it.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation and General Release Agreement (Gencorp Inc)

Claims Released. Except for the claims identified in Section 2(b), I irrevocably Employee understands and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) agrees that he shall be releasing all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently he may have (the “Claims”) with respect to against any Released Party listed in Section 2(c). I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claimsParty, meaning rights or claims that arise after through the date I execute Effective Date of this Agreement, but excluding those Claims set forth in (d) below. I understand Employee further understands that the Claims I am releasing might he shall release may arise under many different foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including statutes, regulations, or other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such including, but by no means limited to: (i) any claim under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, as amended, and/or the following: Anti-Older Workers Benefit Protection Act which laws prohibit discrimination statutes, such as on account of age; (ii) any claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections 1981 and 1983 as amended, which, among other things, prohibits discrimination/retaliation on account of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin, religion, or sex; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”iii) 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; any claim under the Americans With with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and or Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination based on disabilityeach as amended; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and iv) any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as 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. Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; claim under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 1974, as amended (“ERISA”excluding claims for accrued, vested benefits under any employee pension benefit plan of the Company or the Released Parties in accordance with the terms of such plan and applicable law); (v) any claim under the Family and Medical Leave Act; (vi) any claim or other action under the National Labor Relations Act, as amended; (vii) any claim under Sections 1981 through 1988 of Title 42 of the United States Code; (viii) any claim under the New York State Human Rights Law, the New York State Executive Law, the New York State Labor Law, the New York City Administrative Code; (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 or 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, whistle blowing, constructive discharge, breach of contract (express or implied), whichdetrimental reliance, among other thingsdefamation, protects employee benefitsfraud, emotional distress, compensatory or punitive damages, and/or equitable relief; and (xii) any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. Other laws, such as any claims under federal, state, or local occupational safety and health laws mandating leaves of absenceor regulations, 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other mattersall as amended; 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(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; (ivxiii) 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) claim 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing it.disbursements and/or the like;

Appears in 1 contract

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

Claims Released. Except for the claims identified in The Claims released by Employee under Section 2(b), I irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up7(a) include all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, grievances, liabilities, debts, obligations, injuries, damages, or similar rights of any type that I currently Employee had or presently may have (“Claims”) ), with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 2(c7(f). I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreement. I understand Employee acknowledges that the Claims I am releasing released under this section might arise under many different foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as including, but not limited to, the following: Anti-discrimination statutes: (i) Claims for breach of contract (including, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964but not limited to, Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866any claims for unpaid compensation or severance, and Executive Order 11,246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religionany claims under the LTIP, or sexthe 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”) and Executive Order 11,141), which prohibit age discrimination in employmentas 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, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal workas amended; 42 U.S.C. § 1985; the Americans With Disabilities Act (“ADA”) Immigration Reform and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Control Act of 19731986, which prohibit discrimination based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as 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. Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductionsamended; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”); the Family and Medical Leave Act, whichas amended; the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act; the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act; the Fair Labor Standards Act, among 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 thingsfederal law, protects employee benefitsstatute, 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 federal laws 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, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing it.;

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation Agreement (Piper Jaffray Companies)

Claims Released. Except for the The claims identified in Section 2(b), I irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) released include all known and unknown claims, promises, debts, causes of action, action or similar rights of any type or nature Lebovitz, Hill Inc. or Hill LLC has or had which in any way relate to (i) Lebovitz’s employment with the Company, HAD or LS or the termination of that I currently may have employment, such as claims for compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages or unused accrued vacation or sick pay, (“Claims”ii) with respect the design or administration of any employee benefit program or Lebovitz’s entitlement to benefits under any Released Party listed in Section 2(c)such program, (iii) any claims to attorneys’ fees and/or other legal costs and (iv) any other claims or demands Lebovitz may, on any basis, have. I understand that I am The claims released include, but are not releasing future rights limited to, claims arising under any of the following statutes or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreement. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines): (i) Anti-Discrimination Statutes, such as the following: Anti-Age Discrimination in Employment Act, which prohibits age discrimination statutesin employment; the Civil Rights Act of 1991, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections and §1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, 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 based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”)Act, which prohibits discrimination based on genetic informationagainst the disabled; the California Fair Employment and any other federalHousing Act, state, or local laws prohibiting which prohibits discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as actual or perceived upon race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital martial status, sex, sexual orientationor age; and any other federal, state or association with a person who has, local laws or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics. regulations prohibiting employment discrimination. (ii) Federal employment statutesEmployment Statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)1974, which, among other things, protects employee pension or health plan benefits; and any other federal laws relating to employmentthe Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. which regulates wage and hour matters. (iii) Other laws, such as any federal, state, state or local laws mandating leaves of absence, 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamationlibel, slander, defamation and similar or related claims; any other law relating . The laws referred to salaryin this paragraph include statutes, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 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’ feesregulations, other defense costs, administrative guidance 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing itcommon law doctrines.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation Agreement (Logistical Support, Inc)

Claims Released. Except for the claims identified in Section 2(b), I irrevocably understand and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) 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 may have (the “Claims”) with respect to any against each and every Released Party listed in Section 2(c). I understand based on, relating to, or arising out of any fact, act, omission, event, conduct, representation, agreement or other matter whatsoever relating to my employment with the Company and termination of such employment, except that I am not releasing future rights or claimsany claim to enforce: (i) this Agreement; (ii) any right, meaning if any, to claim government-provided unemployment benefits; (iii) any rights or claims that wholly arise or accrue after the date I execute sign this Agreement; (iv) any right to vested accrued benefits or compensation under Company plans and arrangements; and (v) to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any right to indemnification by the Company or any of the Released Parties or to coverage in accordance with the Company’s constituent documents and under any applicable directors’ and officers’ or other third 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 foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, guidance and common law doctrines), such as the following: ) including 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, Sections Section 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,24611246, 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 based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, state or local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected categoryor wage discrimination, such as actual or perceived raceincluding the laws of Bermuda, 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 including but not limited to have, any the Employment Act of those characteristics2000 and the Human Rights Act of 1981. 2. Federal employment statutes, all as amended, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and laws which 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 laws mandating leaves of absenceproviding 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 laws providing recourse such as claims for alleged wrongful discharge, tortnegligence, negligent hiring, negligent supervision, negligent retention, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, fraud in the inducement, negligent misrepresentation, 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; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing it.

Appears in 1 contract

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

Claims Released. Except for Subject only to the claims identified specific exceptions noted in Section 2(b)2(a) above, I irrevocably EMPLOYEE hereby releases and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) waives all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently EMPLOYEE may have up through the date of this Agreement (“Claims”) with respect to any and all of the Released Party Parties listed in Section 2(c2(d). I understand These include, but are not limited to, any and all Claims that I am not releasing future in any way relate to, arise out of or result from: (i) EMPLOYEE’S employment with the PARENT and the COMPANY, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, salary, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, unvested equity awards, stock options, restricted stock, or unused accrued vacation or paid time off; (ii) the Employment Agreement; (iii) any rights EMPLOYEE may have to severance or claims, meaning rights other benefits except for such severance or claims that arise after the date I execute benefits to be paid pursuant to this Agreement; or (iv) any Claims to attorneys’ 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 foreignlaws, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as but not limited to the following: Anti-discrimination Antidiscrimination statutes, as enacted and amended such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 18661866 (42 U.S.C. 1981), and Executive Order 11,24611246, 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 with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination based on disability; against the disabled, the federal Equal Pay Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act Act, Sections 1981 through 1988 of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”)Title 42 of the United States Code, which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; 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 laws laws, rules, regulations, constitutions, ordinances or public policies, whether known or unknown, prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected categorydiscrimination, such harassment and/or retaliation. Employment statutes, as 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. Federal employment statutesenacted and amended, such as the Worker WARN Act and the New York State Workers Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires require that advance notice be given of certain work force workforce reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 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 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, negligence, emotional distress, pain and suffering, assault, battery, false imprisonment, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims; any . The laws referred to in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefitsadministrative guidance, and other 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 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing itcommon law doctrines.

Appears in 1 contract

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

Claims Released. Except for the claims identified in Section 2(b3(b), I 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”) with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 2(c3(c). I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute my execution of this Agreement. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different foreign, domestic, nationalfederal, state, local or local non-U.S. laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, such 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 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, 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 based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, local or local non-U.S. laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as 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 work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”), which, among other things, protects employee benefits; 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 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 non-U.S. laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claimsClaims; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 1 2 or 2(b3(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 benefitsbenefits 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 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing it.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation Agreement (Factset Research Systems Inc)

Claims Released. Except for Subject only to the claims identified exceptions noted in Section 2(b)1, I irrevocably and unconditionally release 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 (i.e., give upIN SUCH RELEASED PARTY'S CAPACITY AS SUCH) all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently may have THAT RELATE TO INDIVIDUAL'S EMPLOYMENT WITH THE COMPANY AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND/OR THE TERMINATION THEREOF (“Claims”) with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 2(c"CLAIMS"). I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreement. I understand Individual understands that the Claims I am Individual is releasing might arise under many different foreigngeneral employment policies or agreements between the Company and Individual or under any constitution, domesticlaw, national, stateregulation, or ordinance that may apply, including the United States Constitution, the Texas or other state constitution, federal, state and local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and or common law doctrines), such as as, but not limited to, the following: Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Executive Order 11,141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Section 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, 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 ActAct of 1963, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal the same work; the Americans With Disabilities Act (“ADA”) of 1990 and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information1972; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected categorydiscrimination, such all as 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 characteristicsamended. Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Workers Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”)of 1988, which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)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 human rights, fair employment, and other laws mandating leaves and regulations and/or executive orders prohibiting discrimination on account of absenceage, 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, breach of contract, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing it.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation Agreement (Natco Group Inc)

Claims Released. Except for Subject only to the claims identified exception set forth in Section 2(b3(a), I irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) the Executive hereby releases all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently the Executive presently may have (“Claims”) with respect to any and all of the Released Party Parties listed in Section 2(c3(a)(iii). I understand These Claims include, but are not limited to, any and all Claims that I am not releasing future in any way relate to: (i) the Executive’s employment with the Employer, or the resignation of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, bonuses, vested or unvested stock options, commissions, lost wages, unpaid business expenses or unused accrued vacation or sick pay; (ii) any Claims or rights the Executive may have to severance or claimssimilar benefits or (iii) any Claims to attorneys’ fees, meaning rights costs, or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreementother indemnities. I understand The Executive understands that the Claims I am he is releasing might arise under many different foreignlaws, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as but not limited to the following: Anti-discrimination : (A) Antidiscrimination statutes, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 18661866 (42 U.S.C. 1981), and the Executive Order 11,24611246, 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 with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination based on disabilityagainst the disabled; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”ADEA), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic informationage; 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 laws laws, rules, regulations, constitutions, ordinances or public policies, whether known or unknown, prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as 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. Federal employment discrimination; (B) Employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force workforce reductions; the Employee Executive Retirement Income Security Act of 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 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, assault, battery, false imprisonment, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims; any other law relating . The laws referred to salaryin this subsection 3(a)(v) include statutes, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 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’ feesregulations, other defense costs, administrative guidance 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing itcommon law doctrines.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Settlement Agreement (FNB Corp/Fl/)

Claims Released. Except for the claims identified in The Claims I am releasing under Section 2(b), I irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up2(a) include all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently presently may have (Claims) with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 2(c2(d). I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreement. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different 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 11,141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, 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 based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination, such as the Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act, which prohibits discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, 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 and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)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 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims; , and any other law relating 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 family and medical leave lawsConnecticut Labor Law. Examples of released Claims claims include, but are not limited to the following (except to the extent explicitly preserved by Section 1 or 2(b2(a) of this AgreementRelease): (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; 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing it.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation Agreement (Neurogen Corp)

Claims Released. Except for as provided in subsection (iii), the claims identified in Section 2(b), I irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) released include all known and unknown claims, promises, debts, causes of action, action or similar rights of any type or nature that I currently have or had which in any way relate to: (a) my employment with GenCorp, or the termination of that employment through voluntary retirement, such as claims for compensation, bonuses, commissions, or lost wages, (b) the design or administration of any employee benefit plan or program, other than my rights as a participant in the employee benefit programs and the Prior Agreements described in the Agreement, (c) any rights to severance or similar benefits under any employment agreement, any termination Agreement, or any related programs, policy or procedure of GenCorp, except my Severance Agreement which shall remain in effect, (d) any other claims or demands I may have (“Claims”) with respect to against the Releasees. The claims released, for example, may have arisen under any Released Party listed in Section 2(c). I understand that I am not releasing future rights of the following statutes or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreement. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as the following: Anti-Discrimination statutes including, without limitation, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Executive Order 11141, which prohibit age discrimination statutesin employment, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections Section 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, 1866 and Executive Order 11,24611246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, 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 based on disabilityagainst the disabled; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”)California Fair Employment and Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexsex or age; and any other federal, sexual orientation, state or association with a person who has, local laws or is perceived to have, any of those characteristicsregulations prohibiting employment discrimination. Federal employment statutesEmployment Statutes including, such as without limitation, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)1974, which, which among other things, protects employee pension or welfare benefits; and any other federal laws relating to employmentthe Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, such as veterans’ reemployment rights lawswhich regulates wage and hour matters. Other lawsLaws including, such as without limitation, any federal, state, state or local laws mandating leaves of absenceproviding workers compensation benefits, restricting an employer’s '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; California Labor Code Sections 200 et seq., relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits and other matters, the California Workers' Compensation Act, the California Unemployment Insurance Code; any applicable California Industrial Welfare Commission Order; and any other federal, state, state or local laws laws, whether based on statute, regulation or common law, providing recourse for alleged retaliation or wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, libel, slander, defamation, whistleblower and similar or related claims; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing it.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Employment Retention Agreement (Gencorp Inc)

Claims Released. Except for Subject only to the claims identified in Section 2(b)exceptions noted above, I irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) Nolop is releasing all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently he may have (“Claims”) with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 2(csubsection (d). I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreement. I understand Nolop understands that the Claims I am he is releasing might arise under many different foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as the following: Anti-discrimination Antidiscrimination statutes, such as the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, 29 USC §623, et seq., and Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Executive Order 11,141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, 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 with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”)California Fair Housing and Employment Act, which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as 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 characteristicsdiscrimination. Federal and state employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force workforce reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the California Labor Code, which 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 laws mandating leaves of absenceproviding 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing it.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Severance Agreement (Kite Pharma, Inc.)

Claims Released. Except for the claims identified in The Claims I am releasing under Section 2(b), I irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up2(a) include all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently presently may have (Claims) with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 2(c2(d). I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreement. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different 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 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, 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 based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as 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. Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)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 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims; , and any other law relating 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(b2(a) of this AgreementRelease): (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; 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing it.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation Agreement (Aeolus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.)

Claims Released. Except for Subject only to the claims identified exceptions in Section 2(b2(a), I irrevocably am releasing and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) discharging all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently presently may have (“Claims”) with respect to any of the Released Party Parties listed in Section 2(c). I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreement. I understand that the Claims I am releasing and discharging might arise under many different foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including federal, state and local statutes, executive orders, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as including but not limited to the following: Anti-discrimination : (i) Antidiscrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, Executive Order 11141, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections Section 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,24611246, 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 with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination in these or other kinds of employment based on a protected categorydiscrimination. (ii) Federal, such as actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientationstate, or association with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics. Federal local employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)1974, whichthe Family and Medical Leave Act, among other things, protects employee benefits; and any other federal federal, state or local laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. . (iii) Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local laws mandating leaves of absenceregarding workers’ compensation (to the extent permitted by applicable 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 faithany prescribed manner; any other federal, state, or local laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, retaliation and similar or related claims; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 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 laws of countries outside the Released Party United States (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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing itincluding laws mandating severance payments).

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: General Release (Altria Group, Inc.)

Claims Released. Except for Subject only to the claims identified in Section 2(b)exceptions just noted, I irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) ---------------- am releasing 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 Releasee listed in Section 2(csubsection (d). I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreement. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different 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 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, 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 based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as 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. Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”), which, among other things, protects employee benefits; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other matters; and family and medical leave laws. Examples of released Claims These include, but are not limited to the following (except to the extent explicitly preserved by Section 1 or 2(b) of this Agreement): (i) to, Claims that which in any way relate to or arose during to: (i) 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 any rights I may 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 (indemnities. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different laws, including the following examples: Anti-Discrimination Statutes, such as under the Age Discrimination in ---------------------------- Employment Act and Executive Order 11141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Attorneys’ Fees 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), with respect to Claims I am releasingwhich prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; or (v) claims under the Connecticut Human Rights Americans With Disabilities Act and Opportunities LawSections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against 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, disabled; and any other damages that my suit federal, state or arbitration causes, except those attributable to ADEA claims. I promise not to accept any relief or remedies not set forth in this Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing itlocal laws prohibiting employment discrimination.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Employment Agreement (Envirosource Inc)

Claims Released. Except for the The claims identified in I am releasing under Section 2(b), I irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up2(a) include all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently presently may have (“Claims”) with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 2(c2(d). I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreement. I further understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different 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 11,141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, 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 based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination, such as the Virginia Human Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as actual or perceived race, color, religion, color, national origin, ancestrysex, physical pregnancy, childbirth or mental disabilityrelated medical conditions, medical condition, genetic informationage, 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, sexual orientation, marital status or association with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristicsdisability. Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (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 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, or benefits, and other 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 1 or 2(b) 2 of this AgreementRelease): (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 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; 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing it.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation and General Release Agreement (Versar Inc)

Claims Released. Except for as provided in subsection (iii), the claims identified in Section 2(b), I irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) released include all known and unknown claims, promises, debts, causes of action, action or similar rights of any type or nature that I currently have or had which in any way relate to: (a) my employment with GenCorp, or the termination of that employment through voluntary retirement, such as claims for compensation, bonuses, commissions, or lost wages, (b) the design or administration of any employee benefit plan or program, other than my rights as a participant in the employee benefit programs and the Prior Agreements described in the Agreement, (c) any rights to severance or similar benefits under any employment agreement, any termination Agreement, or any related program, policy or procedure of GenCorp, except my Severance Agreement which shall remain in effect, (d) any other claims or demands I may have (“Claims”) with respect to against the Releasees. The claims released, for example, may have arisen under any Released Party listed in Section 2(c). I understand that I am not releasing future rights of the following statutes or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreement. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines): ANTI-DISCRIMINATION STATUTES including, such as without limitation, the following: Anti-Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Executive Order 11141, which prohibit age discrimination statutesin employment, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections Section 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, 1866 and Executive Order 11,24611246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, 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 based on disabilityagainst the disabled; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”)California Fair Employment and Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexsex or age; and any other federal, sexual orientationstate or local laws or regulations prohibiting employment discrimination. FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT STATUTES including, or association with a person who haswithout limitation, 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 work force reductions; the Employee employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)1974, which, among other things, protects employee pension or welfare benefits; and any other federal laws relating to employmentthe Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, such as veterans’ reemployment rights lawswhich regulates wage and hour matters. Other lawsOTHER LAWS including, such as without limitation, any federal, state, state or local laws mandating leaves of absenceproviding workers compensation benefits, restricting an employer’s '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; California Labor Code ▇▇.▇▇. 200 ET SEQ., relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits and other matters, the California Workers' Compensation Act, the California Unemployment Insurance Code; any applicable California Industrial Welfare Commission Order; and any other federal, state, state or local laws laws, whether based on statute, regulation or common law, providing recourse for alleged retaliation or wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, libel, slander, defamation, whistleblower and similar or related claims; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing it.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Employment Retention Agreement (Gencorp Inc)

Claims Released. Except for Subject only to the claims identified in Section 2(b)exceptions just noted, I irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) am releasing all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently may have ("Claims") with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 2(c2(d). I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreement. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different 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 11,141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, 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 based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting employment discrimination, such as the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as 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 characteristicsage. Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires --------------------------- that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)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 laws mandating leaves of absenceproviding ---------- 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims; any other law , such as California Labor Code Section 200 et seq., relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other matters; and family and medical leave lawsthe California Workers' Compensation Act; or any applicable California Industrial Welfare Commission order. 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): to: (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; 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing it.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Employment Agreement (Velocityhsi Inc)

Claims Released. Except for the claims identified as otherwise set forth in Section 2(b)this Agreement, I irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) am releasing 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, in any and all capacities, with respect to any Released Party Parties listed in Section 2(c3(c). These include, but are not limited to, Claims that in any way relate to: (1) 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 or sick pay; (2) the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (3) any rights I understand that may have to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; (4) any Claims related to the performance, management, or operation of the Company; or (5) any Claims to attorney’s fees; and I am not releasing future rights promise never to file or claimsinitiate, meaning rights nor to encourage, assist or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreementcooperate (except as required by law) with others to file, initiate, or prosecute any such Claims. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different foreignlaws, domesticincluding, nationalbut not limited to, state, or local laws anti-discrimination statutes (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as the following: Anti-discrimination statutesAge Discrimination in Employment Act, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, 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 based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected categorydiscrimination), such as 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. Federal federal employment statutes, statutes (such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Fair Labor Standards Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)1938, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ veterans reemployment rights laws). Other laws, such as I also release any Claims that I have or ever had from the beginning of time to the Effective Date of this Agreement arising from other federal, state, state or local laws mandating leaves of absence, restricting an employer’s right to terminate 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, or local laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, breach of contract or fiduciary duty, negligent misrepresentationmisrepresentations, defamation, and similar or related claims; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other matters; and family and medical leave laws. Examples of released Claims include, but are not limited to including without limitation 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 Sarbanes Oxley 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 federal, state or arbitration causeslocal statute, except those attributable to ADEA regulation or rule regarding whistle-blower claims. I promise not The law referred to accept any relief or remedies not set forth in this Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing itsubsection include statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation Agreement (Criimi Mae Inc)

Claims Released. Except for Subject only to the claims identified exceptions just noted in subclauses (i) through (vii) in Section 2(b)2(a) above, I irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) the Executive agrees that he is releasing all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently he may have (“Claims”) with respect to any Company Released Party listed in Section 2(c)2(d) below. I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreement. I understand The Executive understands that the Claims I am he is releasing might arise under many different foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as the following: Anti-discrimination statutesstatutes and executive orders, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, 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; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, Executive Order 11,246, 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 (“ADA”) and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as 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 characteristicsdiscrimination. Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)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 laws mandating leaves of absenceproviding 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims; any other law relating to salary. Except as otherwise provided herein, commission, compensation, benefits, and other matters; and family and medical leave laws. Examples 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): following: (i) Claims that in any way relate to or arose during my the Executive’s employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, bonuses, 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 programor compensation policy, plan, or program (including without limitation the Company’s U.S. Severance Plan); (iii) Claims that I have the Executive 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 indemnities (such as under if the Civil Rights Attorneys’ Fees Act), Executive brings a claim 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing ithe is releasing hereunder.

Appears in 1 contract

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

Claims Released. Except for the The claims identified in I am releasing under Section 2(b), I irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up2(a) include all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently presently may have (“Claims”) with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 2(c2(d). I understand that the Claims I am not releasing future rights or claimsinclude, meaning rights or without limitation, any and all claims that might arise after from my Employment Agreement with the date I execute this AgreementCompany, dated February 8, 2005, and as amended on September 25, 2007, November 15, 2007, and December 1, 2008. I further understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different 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 11,141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, 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 based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination, such as the Virginia Human Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as actual or perceived race, color, religion, color, national origin, ancestrysex, physical pregnancy, childbirth or mental disabilityrelated medical conditions, medical condition, genetic informationage, 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, sexual orientation, marital status or association with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristicsdisability. Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (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 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, or benefits, and other 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 1 or 2(b) 2 of this AgreementRelease): (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 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; 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing it.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation and General Release Agreement (Versar Inc)

Claims Released. Except for the claims identified in Section 2(b)For purposes of this agreement, I irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) “Claims” means all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, obligations, judgments, damages, liabilities or similar rights of any type that I currently 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 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 2(c)Parties. I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreement. I You understand that the Claims I am you are releasing might arise under many different 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 11,141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, 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 based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as 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 characteristicsdiscrimination. Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires require that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)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 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing it.

Appears in 1 contract

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

Claims Released. Except for Subject only to the claims identified exceptions noted in Section 2(b)1, I irrevocably and unconditionally release 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 (i.e., give upIN SUCH RELEASED PARTY'S CAPACITY AS SUCH) all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently may have THAT RELATE TO EXECUTIVE'S EMPLOYMENT WITH NATCO AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND/OR THE TERMINATION THEREOF (“Claims”) with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 2(c"CLAIMS"). I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreement. I understand Executive understands that the Claims I am Executive is releasing might arise under many different foreigngeneral employment policies or agreements between NATCO and Executive or under any constitution, domesticlaw, national, stateregulation, or ordinance that may apply, including the United States Constitution, the Texas or other state constitution, federal, state and local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and or common law doctrines), such as as, but not limited to, the following: Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Section 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, 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 ActAct of 1963, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal the same work; the Americans With Disabilities Act (“ADA”) of 1990 and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information1972; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected categorydiscrimination, such all as 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 characteristicsamended. Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Workers Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”)of 1988, which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)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 human rights, fair employment, and other laws mandating leaves and regulations and/or executive orders prohibiting discrimination on account of absenceage, 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, breach of contract, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing it.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Employment Agreement (Natco Group Inc)

Claims Released. Except for the The claims identified in I am releasing under Section 2(b), I irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up3(b) include all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently presently may have (“Claims”) with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 2(c3(e). I understand that I am the term “Claims” does not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreementinclude any ADEA Causes of Action. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as the following: : (i) Anti-discrimination statutesstatutes (other than the ADEA), such as Executive Order 11,141, which prohibits age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, 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 based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination, such as the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, 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 Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. . (iii) Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims; , and any other law law, such as California Labor Code Section 200 et seq., relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing itapplicable California Industrial Welfare Commission order.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Restricted Stock Award Agreement (Semtech Corp)

Claims Released. Except In exchange for the claims identified in Section 2(b)benefits described above, I irrevocably and unconditionally release the Company, its current or former affiliates, and their employees or agents (i.e.collectively, give up) the Released Parties), from all known and or unknown claims, promises, causes claims that I presently may have arising out of actionmy employment with, or similar rights of any type that I currently may have separation from, the Company (Claims”) with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 2(c). I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreement. I understand that the The Claims I am releasing might arise under many different foreigninclude, domesticwithout limitation, nationalany claim based on a contract, stateany 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 laws (law including statutesthe Age Discrimination in Employment Act, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as the following: Anti-which prohibits age discrimination statutes, such as in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, which prohibit prohibits 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 based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”)Act, which prohibits discrimination based on genetic informationdisability, the California 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 laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected categorycommon law, such as actual statute, regulation, or perceived racelaw of any other type. The only Claims that I am not releasing are claims that arise after I sign this Release, religionmy rights to the benefits provided by the Separation Agreement and this Release, colormy rights, national originif any, ancestryto government-provided unemployment benefits, my rights, if any, to vested retirement benefits or COBRA benefits and any previously filed workers' compensation claims. I acknowledge that I have not sustained any 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 emotional injury within the scope 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 work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”), which, among other things, protects employee benefits; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 1 or 2(b) of this Agreement): (i) Claims that in any way relate to or arose during my employment for the Company except for claims that I have already filed 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing it's workers' compensation carrier.

Appears in 1 contract

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

Claims Released. Except for the claims identified in Section 2(b), I 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”) with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 2(c). I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreementmy Termination Date. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different 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 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, 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 based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“G▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as 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. Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”), which, among other things, protects employee benefits; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing it.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation Agreement (Factset Research Systems Inc)

Claims Released. Except for Subject to the claims identified in Section 2(b)exception noted above, I irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) Employee is releasing all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently may have (“Claims”) that Employee may have with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 2(c4(d). I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreement. I understand Employee understands that the Claims I am he is releasing might arise under many different 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 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, 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 based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as 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 characteristicsdiscrimination. · Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)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 laws mandating leaves of absenceproviding 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, breach of an express or implied contract, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, justified reliance, promissory estoppel, quantum meruit, defamation, and similar or related claims; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 1 or 2(b) of this Agreement): to: (i) Claims that in any way relate to or arose during my Employee’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 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing itindemnities.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation and Release Agreement (ExamWorks Group, Inc.)

Claims Released. Except for the claims identified in Section 2(b), I irrevocably ▇▇. ▇▇▇▇▇ understands and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) agrees that he is releasing all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently he may have (the “Claims”) with respect to against any Released Party listed arising out of or in Section 2(c)any way related to his employment with Koppers, the terms and conditions of his employment with Koppers, the end of ▇▇. I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims▇▇▇▇▇’▇ employment as the Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of Koppers and a member of Koppers’ Senior Management, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreementfinal termination of his employment with Koppers on August 3, 2005, and the continuing effects thereof. I understand ▇▇. ▇▇▇▇▇ further understands that the Claims I am he is releasing might may arise under many different foreignlaws and under any possible legal, domesticequitable, nationalstatutory, statecontractual or tort theory, or local laws including, but by no means limited to: (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as the following: 1) 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, Sections Section 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,24611246, which prohibit discrimination or harassment 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 based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”)Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, which prohibits discrimination based on genetic informationage, race, sex, non-job related handicap or disability; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as 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. wage discrimination. (2) Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)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. . (3) Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local laws mandating leaves of absence, law restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, employees or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law laws enforcing express or implied employment contracts of any type whatsoever or requiring an employer employers to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, or local laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing itwage payment and collection law.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Confidential Agreement and General Release (Koppers Inc)

Claims Released. Except for the claims identified listed in the final paragraph of this Section 2(b)2, I irrevocably Employee hereby unconditionally, fully and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) 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 that I currently nature, whether known or unknown, which Employee may have (“Claims”) with respect against any or all of them including, but not limited to, those arising out of or in any way related to Employee’s employment by Tesco or the termination of that employment. Examples of claims released include, but are not limited to, claims for attorneys’ fees, claims for employment or reemployment, claims for any Released Party listed in Section 2(c). I understand that I am not releasing future rights additional benefits because of the payment of any portion, part or claimswhole, meaning rights or of the Severance Payment to Employee, and claims that arise after arising under any of the date I execute this Agreement. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including following statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and executive orders or common law doctrines): (1) the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, such as the following: Anti-which prohibits age discrimination statutes, such as in employment; (2) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections Section 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 18661866 and, and to the extent it may be applicable, Executive Order 11,24611246, which collectively prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, religion or sex; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ; (“ADEA”3) 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; ; (4) the Americans With with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination based on disability; against the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 disabled; (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and 5) any other federal, state, state or local laws or regulations prohibiting discrimination or retailiation in employment based on a protected category, such as 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. Federal employment statutes, such as employment; (6) the Worker Workers Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; ; (7) the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”), 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 (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 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other matters; and family and medical leave laws. Examples of released Claims include, including 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 Act and 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing it▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation Agreement (Tesco Corp)

Claims Released. Except for the The claims identified in Section 2(b), I irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) released by Executive include all known and unknown claims, promises, debts, causes of action, action or similar rights of any type that I currently may have or nature Executive has or had which in any way arise from or relate to: (“Claims”i) with respect to Executive’s employment by the Company, service for the Company in any Released Party listed in Section 2(c). I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreement. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different foreign, domestic, national, statecapacity, or local laws 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; (including statutes, regulations, 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 administrative guidancelegal costs, and (iv) any other claims or demands Executive may on any basis have. The claims released include, but are not limited to, claims arising under any of the following statutes or common law doctrines): (1) Anti-Discrimination Statutes, such as the following: Anti-Age Discrimination in Employment Act, which prohibits age discrimination statutesin employment; the Civil Rights Act of 1991, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections and §1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, 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 based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”)Act, which prohibits discrimination based on genetic informationagainst the disabled; the California Fair Employment and any other federalHousing Act, state, or local laws prohibiting which prohibits discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as actual or perceived upon race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientationor age; and any other federal, state or association with a person who has, local laws or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics. regulations prohibiting employment discrimination. (2) Federal employment statutesEmployment Statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Executive Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)1974, which, among other things, protects employee pension or health plan benefits; and any other federal laws relating to employmentthe Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. which regulates wage and hour matters. (3) Other lawsLaws, such as including any federal, state, state or local laws mandating leaves of absence, 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamationlibel, slander, defamation and similar or related claims; and any other law relating federal, state or local laws which commonly are referred to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other matters; and family and medical leave as “whistleblower” laws. Examples of released Claims includeThe laws referred to in this subsection include statutes, 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’ feesregulations, other defense costs, administrative guidance 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing itcommon law doctrines.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation and Release Agreement (Cyberdefender Corp)

Claims Released. Except for Subject only to the claims identified exceptions noted in Section 2(b13(a), I irrevocably and unconditionally release 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 (i.e., give upIN SUCH RELEASED PARTY'S CAPACITY AS SUCH) all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently may have THAT RELATE TO INDIVIDUAL'S EMPLOYMENT WITH THE COMPANY AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND/OR THE TERMINATION THEREOF (“Claims”) with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 2(c"CLAIMS"). I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreement. I understand Individual understands that the Claims I am Individual is releasing might arise under many different foreigngeneral employment policies or agreements between the Company and Individual or under any constitution, domesticlaw, national, stateregulation, or ordinance that may apply, including the United States Constitution, the Texas or other state constitution, federal, state and local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and or common law doctrines), such as as, but not limited to, the following: Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Executive Order 11,141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Section 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, 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 ActAct of 1963, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal the same work; the Americans With Disabilities Act (“ADA”) of 1990 and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information1972; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected categorydiscrimination, such all as 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 characteristicsamended. Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Workers Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”)of 1988, which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)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 human rights, fair employment, and other laws mandating leaves and regulations and/or executive orders prohibiting discrimination on account of absenceage, 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, breach of contract, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing it.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation Agreement (Natco Group Inc)

Claims Released. Except for the claims identified in Section 2(b), I irrevocably understand and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) 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 currently may have had or currently have (the “Claims”) with respect to any against each and every Released Party listed in Section 2(c). I understand based on, relating to, or arising out of any fact, act, omission, event, conduct, representation, agreement or other matter whatsoever, except that I am not releasing future rights any claim to enforce: (i) this Agreement; (ii) any right, if any, to claim government-provided unemployment benefits; or claims, meaning (iii) any rights or claims that wholly arise or accrue after the date I execute sign this Agreement. I further understand that the Claims I am releasing might may arise under many different foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, guidance and common law doctrines), such as the following: ) including 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, Sections Section 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,24611246, 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 based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, state or local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as 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 characteristicswage discrimination. 2. Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and laws which 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 laws mandating leaves of absenceproviding 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 laws providing recourse such as claims for alleged wrongful discharge, tortnegligence, negligent hiring, negligent supervision, negligent retention, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, fraud in the inducement, negligent misrepresentation, 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; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing it.

Appears in 1 contract

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

Claims Released. Except for Subject only to the claims identified exceptions in Section 2(b2(a), I irrevocably you are releasing and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) discharging all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently you presently may have (“Claims”) with respect to any of the Released Party Parties listed in Section 2(c). I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreement. I You understand that the Claims I am you are releasing and discharging might arise under many different foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including federal, state and local statutes, executive orders, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as including but not limited to the following: Anti-discrimination : (i) Antidiscrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, Executive Order 11141, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections Section 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,24611246, 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 the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the Family and women unequal pay for equal work; Medical Leave Act, the Americans With with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination in these or other kinds of employment based on a protected category, such as 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. Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act discrimination. (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”), which, among other things, protects employee benefits; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. ii) Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local laws mandating leaves of absenceregarding workers’ compensation (to the extent permitted by applicable 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 faithany prescribed manner; any other federal, state, or local laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, retaliation 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 of countries outside the United States (including laws mandating severance payments). (iii) Examples of released Claims you are releasing and discharging include, but are not limited to the following to: (except to the extent explicitly preserved by Section 1 or 2(b) of this Agreement): (i1) Claims that in any way relate to or arose during my your employment with the CompanyCompany or its affiliates, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for discrimination, harassment, retaliation, compensation, bonuses, commissionsincentive compensation payments, lost wages, or unused accrued vacation or sick leave pay; (ii2) Claims that in any way relate to the design or administration of any employee benefit program; (iii3) any Claim to additional benefits under the Severance Plan; (4) Claims that I you have irrevocable or vested rights to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefitsbenefits (other than as specifically set forth in this Release); (iv5) any Claims Claim, such as a benefit claim, that was explicitly or implicitly denied before you signed this Release; or (6) any Claim 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing itindemnities.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: General Release (Altria Group, Inc.)

Claims Released. Except for Subject only to the claims identified in Section 2(b)exceptions just noted, I irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) am releasing 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 2(c3(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 understand that I am not releasing future rights may have to severance or claims, meaning rights similar benefits or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreementto 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 foreignlaws, 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, Sections Section 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,24611246, 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 based on disability; against the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic informationdisabled; and any other federal, state, or local laws law prohibiting employment discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as 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 characteristicsthe New York State and City Human Rights Laws. Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force workforce reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)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 laws mandating leaves of absence, 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 laws law providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentationmisrepresentations, defamation, and similar or related claims; any . The laws referred to in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefitsadministrative guidance, and other 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 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing itcommon law doctrines.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Executive Employment Agreement (Andrea Electronics Corp)

Claims Released. Except for Subject only to the claims identified exceptions in Section 2(b2(a), I irrevocably am releasing and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) discharging all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently presently may have (“Claims”) with respect to any of the Released Party Parties listed in Section 2(c). I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreement. I understand that the Claims I am releasing and discharging might arise under many different foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including federal, state and local statutes, executive orders, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as including but not limited to the following: Anti-discrimination : (i) Antidiscrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, Executive Order 11141, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections Section 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,24611246, 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 with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination in these or other kinds of employment based on a protected categorydiscrimination. (ii) Federal, such as actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientationstate, or association with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics. Federal local employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)1974, whichthe Family and Medical Leave Act, among other things, protects employee benefits; and any other federal federal, state or local laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. . (iii) Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local laws mandating leaves of absenceregarding workers’ compensation (to the extent permitted by applicable 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 faithany prescribed manner; any other federal, state, or local laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, retaliation and similar or related claims; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 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 laws of countries outside the Released Party United States (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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing itincluding laws mandating severance payments).

Appears in 1 contract

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

Claims Released. Except for the claims identified in Section 2(b), The Claims I irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) am releasing under this Agreement include all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently 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”) with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 2(c)5.d. I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or any and all claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreement. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as including but not limited to the following: Anti-discrimination statutesstatutes as amended, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 1964 and Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or and/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 with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Sections 503 state and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973local laws, which prohibit discrimination based on disability and failure to reasonably accommodate disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic informationCalifornia Fair Employment and Housing Act; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination which prohibit retaliation, discrimination, and harassment in employment based on a protected category, such as the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital statusreligion, 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 Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, which protects employee health and safety; the Family and Medical Leave Act, which mandates certain leaves of absence; 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 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 contracts; requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, prohibiting retaliation or local laws 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 misrepresentation, 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; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing it.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Transition and General Release Agreement (Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc.)

Claims Released. Except for Subject only to the claims identified exception noted in Section 2(b)the previous paragraph, I irrevocably agree to waive and unconditionally fully release any and all claims of any nature whatsoever (i.e., give up) all known and unknown claimsunknown) ("Claims") that I may now have or have had against the Corporation, promisesits affiliates, causes of actionsubsidiaries, or similar rights fiduciaries and the directors, officers, employees, shareholders and agents of any type that I currently may have of the foregoing (“Claims”) with respect to any "Released Party listed in Section 2(cParties"). I understand that I am These Claims released include, but are not releasing future rights or claimslimited to, meaning rights or claims that arise after in any way relate to my employment with the date I execute this AgreementCorporation or the termination of that employment, and any claims for monetary damages, wages or other personal 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 foreignlocal, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including state and federal statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and case law and/or common law doctrines. By this agreement, I specifically, but without limitation, agree to release all of the Released Parties from Claims under any corporate severance plan or policy; the WARN Act (which requires that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions), such as the following: Anti-discrimination statutes, such as ; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, as amended (which prohibit prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex); the Civil Rights Act of 1866 (which prohibits discrimination based on race or color); the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Older Worker Benefit Protection Act (“ADEA”) and Executive Order 11,141, which prohibit age discrimination in employmentbased upon age); the Americans with Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1972 (which prohibit discrimination based upon disability); the Equal Pay Act, 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 based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and or any other federallocal, statestate 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 Released Parties relating to defamation, invasion of privacy, infliction of emotional distress, or local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as 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. Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”), which, among other things, protects employee benefits; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. Other laws, such as Claim based upon any federal, state, theory of personal injury or local laws mandating leaves breach 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 contract or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in covenant of good faith; any other federal, state, or local laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, faith and similar or related claims; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other matters; and family and medical leave lawsfair dealing. 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 I warrant that I have irrevocable not assigned or vested rights to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits; (iv) transferred 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 described in this Agreement as Release to any Claim I have released by signing itthird parties.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Release and Confidentiality Agreement (Lockheed Martin Corp)

Claims Released. Except for the claims identified in Section 2(b), I 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) with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 2(c2(d). I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreement. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different 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 11,141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, 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 based on disability; the Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (▇▇▇▇), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, or local laws laws, including but not limited to the Fair Employment and Housing Act, prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, 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 and & Retraining Notification Act (WARN Act), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), which, among other things, protects employee benefits; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, 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. 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): 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; ; (iviii) 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 or (viv) claims under the Connecticut Human Rights California Fair Employment and Opportunities LawHousing Act, the Connecticut Family and Medical Leave Law, the Connecticut Age Discrimination and Employee Insurance Benefits LawCalifornia Labor Code Section 200 et seq., and the Connecticut Smokers’ Rights Lawany applicable California Industrial Welfare Commission order. If, despite this AgreementRelease, I ▇▇▇ or bring an arbitration action asserting any Claim claim that I have released, I will be liable to the Released Party Parties (as defined below) for its 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 Agreement Release as to any Claim claim I have released by signing it.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: General Release of Claims (Mitek Systems Inc)

Claims Released. Except for the claims identified listed in the final paragraph of this Section 2(b)2, I irrevocably Employee hereby unconditionally, fully and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) 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 that I currently nature, whether known or unknown, which Employee may have (“Claims”) with respect against any or all of them including, but not limited to, those arising out of or in any way related to Employee’s employment by Tesco or the termination of that employment. Examples of claims released include, but are not limited to, claims for attorneys’ fees, claims for employment or reemployment, claims for any Released Party listed in Section 2(c). I understand that I am not releasing future rights additional benefits because of the payment of any portion, part or claimswhole, meaning rights or of the Severance Payment to Employee, and claims that arise after arising under any of the date I execute this Agreement. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including following statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and executive orders or common law doctrines): (1) the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, such as the following: Anti-which prohibits age discrimination statutes, such as in employment; (2) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections Section 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 18661866 and, and to the extent it may be applicable, Executive Order 11,24611246, which collectively prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, religion or sex; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ; (“ADEA”3) 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; ; (4) the Americans With with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination based on disability; against the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 disabled; (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and 5) any other federal, state, state or local laws or regulations prohibiting discrimination or retaliation in employment based on a protected category, such as 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. Federal employment statutes, such as employment; (6) the Worker Workers Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; ; (7) the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”), 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 (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 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing it.

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Sources: Separation Agreement (Tesco Corp)

Claims Released. Except for the claims identified in Section 2(b), I irrevocably ▇▇. ▇▇▇▇ understands and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) agrees he is releasing all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently may have (“Released Claims”) with respect to that he may have against any Released Party listed in Section 2(c). I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after through the date I execute Effective Date of this Agreement. I understand that ▇▇. ▇▇▇▇ further understands the Claims I am he is releasing might may arise under many different foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as the followingincluding, but by no means limited to: Anti-discrimination statutesDiscrimination Statutes, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections Section 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,24611246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act sex (“ADEA”including sexual harassment) and Executive Order 11,141, which prohibit age discrimination in employmentretaliation; 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 (“ADA”) and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, stateTexas, or local laws prohibiting employment or wage discrimination in employment based on a protected categoryand/or retaliation (including but not limited to Chapters 21, such as actual or perceived race61, religion62, 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 and 451 of those characteristicsthe Texas Labor Code). Federal employment statutesEmployment Statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the National Labor Relations Act; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)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 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 laws mandating leaves of absence, 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 laws providing recourse such as claims for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, assault, wrongful discharge, intentional infliction of emotional distress, fraud, fraud in the inducement, negligent misrepresentation, 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; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing it.

Appears in 1 contract

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

Claims Released. Except for Subject only to the claims identified exceptions in Section 2(b3(a), I irrevocably you are releasing and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) discharging all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently you presently may have (“Claims”) with respect to any of the Released Party Parties listed in Section 2(c3(c). I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreement. I You understand that the Claims I am you are releasing and discharging might arise under many different foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including federal, state and local statutes, executive orders, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as including but not limited to the following: Anti-discrimination : (i) Antidiscrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, Executive Order 11141, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections Section 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,24611246, 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 Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the Americans With with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination in these or other kinds of employment based on a protected category, such as 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. Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act discrimination. (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”), which, among other things, protects employee benefits; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. ii) Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local laws mandating leaves of absenceregarding workers’ compensation (to the extent permitted by applicable 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 faithany prescribed manner; any other federal, state, or local laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, retaliation and similar or related claims; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 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 laws of countries outside the Released Party United States (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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing itincluding laws mandating severance payments).

Appears in 1 contract

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

Claims Released. Except for the The claims identified in Section 2(b), I irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) released include all known and unknown claims, promises, debts, causes of action, action or similar rights of any type that I currently may have or nature Tchaikovsky has or had which in any way relate to (“Claims”i) Tchaikovsky’s employment with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 2(c). I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreement. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different foreign, domestic, national, stateCompany, or local laws the termination of that employment, such as claims for compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages or unused accrued vacation or sick pay, (including statutesii) the design or administration of any employee benefit program or Tchaikovsky’s entitlement to benefits under any such program, regulations, (iii) any claims to attorneys’ fees and/or other administrative guidancelegal costs, and (iv) any other claims or demands Tchaikovsky may on any basis have. The claims released include, but are not limited to, claims arising under any of the following statutes or common law doctrines): (1) Anti-Discrimination Statutes, such as the following: Anti-Age Discrimination in Employment Act, which prohibits age discrimination statutesin employment; the Civil Rights Act of 1991, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections and §1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, 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 based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”)Act, which prohibits discrimination based on genetic informationagainst the disabled; the California Fair Employment and any other federalHousing Act, state, or local laws prohibiting which prohibits discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as actual or perceived upon race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital martial status, sex, sexual orientationor age; and any other federal, state or association with a person who has, local laws or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics. regulations prohibiting employment discrimination. (2) Federal employment statutesEmployment Statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)1974, which, among other things, protects employee pension or health plan benefits; and any other federal laws relating to employmentthe Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. which regulates wage and hour matters. (3) Other lawsLaws, such as any federal, state, state or local laws mandating leaves of absence, 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamationlibel, slander, defamation and similar or related claims; any other law relating . The laws referred to salaryin this section include statutes, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 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’ feesregulations, other defense costs, administrative guidance 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing itcommon law doctrines.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation and Release Agreement (Innovative Card Technologies Inc)

Claims Released. Except for the claims identified in Section 2(b), A. I irrevocably understand and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) agree that I am releasing all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently may have (the “Claims”) with respect to against any Released Party listed Party, except for those detailed in Section 2(c)5 below. I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreement. I further understand that the Claims I am releasing might may arise under many different foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as the following: including, but by no means limited to: (i) Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment 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, Sections Section 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,24611246, 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 based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as 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. Federal employment wage discrimination; (ii) Employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and state laws which regulate wage and hour matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and any state family or medical leave laws, which require employers to provide leaves of absence under certain circumstances; the Sarbanes Oxley Act, and any other federal federal, state or local laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. ; (iii) Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local laws mandating leaves of absenceproviding 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; (iv) Tort and Contract Claims, state, or local laws providing recourse such as claims for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, fraud in the inducement, negligent misrepresentation, 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; any other law relating and (v) Claims related to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other matters; and family and medical leave laws. or under the Company’s arbitration policy. B. Examples of released 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): to: (i) Claims that in any way relate to or arose during my employment with the CompanyCompany 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; ; (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 indemnities. C. I understand that I am releasing; releasing Claims that I may not know about. That is my knowing and voluntary intent, even though I recognize that someday I might learn that some or (v) claims under all of the Connecticut Human Rights facts I currently believe to be true are untrue and Opportunities Law, the Connecticut Family and Medical Leave Law, the Connecticut Age Discrimination and Employee Insurance Benefits Law, and the Connecticut Smokers’ Rights Laweven though I might then regret having signed this Release. If, despite this AgreementNevertheless, I ▇▇▇ or bring an arbitration action asserting am assuming that risk and I agree that this Release shall remain effective in all respects in any Claim such case. I expressly waive all rights I might have under any law that I have released, I will be liable is intended 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 protect me from waiving unknown claims. I promise not to accept any relief or remedies not set forth in this Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing itunderstand the significance of doing so.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Release of Claims (Fiserv Inc)

Claims Released. Except for Subject only to the claims identified in Section 2(b)exceptions just noted, I irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) am releasing 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 2(c3(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 understand that I am not releasing future rights may have to severance or claims, meaning rights similar benefits or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreementto 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 foreignlaws,, 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, Sections Section 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,24611246, 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 based on disability; against the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic informationdisabled; and any other federal, state, or local laws law Exhibit 10.1 prohibiting employment discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as 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 characteristicsthe New York State and City Human Rights Laws. Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force workforce reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)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 laws mandating leaves of absence, 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 laws law providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentationmisrepresentations, defamation, and similar or related claims; any . The laws referred to in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefitsadministrative guidance, and other 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 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing itcommon law doctrines.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Executive Employment Agreement (Andrea Electronics Corp)

Claims Released. Except for the claims identified in Section 2(b), I irrevocably Employee understands and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) agrees that he is releasing all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently he may have (the “Claims”) with respect to against the Company or any other Released Party listed in Section 2(c). I understand arising out of his employment with the Company or the termination thereof, with the only exceptions being that I am he is not releasing future any claim that relates to: (i) his right to enforce this Agreement; (ii) his right, if any, to claim government-provided unemployment benefits; (iii) any rights as an officer of the Company to defense and/or indemnity in connection with liability claims of third parties; or claims, meaning (iv) any rights or claims that may arise or accrue after the date I execute he signs this Agreement. I understand Employee further understands that the Claims I am he is releasing might may arise under many different foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as the followingincluding, but by no means limited to: Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, and Employee Order 11141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections Section 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Employee Order 11,24611246, which prohibit discrimination or harassment 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 with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as 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 characteristicswage discrimination. Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)1974, which, among other things, protects employee benefits; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and state laws which 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 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing it.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation Agreement (Kubient, Inc.)

Claims Released. Except for Subject only to the claims identified exceptions in Section 2(b2(a), I irrevocably you are releasing and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) discharging all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently you presently may have (“Claims”) with respect to any of the Released Party Parties listed in Section 2(c). I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreement. I You understand that the Claims I am you are releasing and discharging might arise under many different foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including federal, state and local statutes, executive orders, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as including but not limited to the following: Anti-discrimination : (i) Antidiscrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, Executive Order 11141, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections Section 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,24611246, 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 Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the Americans With with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination in these or other kinds of employment based on a protected categorydiscrimination. (ii) Federal, such as actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientationstate, or association with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics. Federal local employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)1974, whichthe Family and Medical Leave Act, among other things, protects employee benefits; and any other federal federal, state or local laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. . (iii) Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local laws mandating leaves of absenceregarding workers’ compensation (to the extent permitted by applicable 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 faithany prescribed manner; any other federal, state, or local laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, retaliation and similar or related claims; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 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 laws of countries outside the Released Party United States (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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing itincluding laws mandating severance payments).

Appears in 1 contract

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

Claims Released. Except for the The claims identified in Section 2(b), I irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) released include all known and unknown claims, promises, debts, causes of action, action or similar rights of any type or nature ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ has or had which in any way relate to (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ employment with the Company as an officer and/or director with the Company, or the termination of that I currently employment, such as claims for compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages or unused accrued vacation or sick pay; (2) any consulting arrangement ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ has or had with the Company, and the termination of that consulting arrangement; (3) the design or administration of any employee benefit program or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ entitlement to benefits under any such program; (4) any claims to attorneys' fees and/or other legal costs; and (5) any other claims or demands ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may have (“Claims”) with respect to on any Released Party listed in Section 2(c)basis whatsoever. I understand that I am The claims released include, but are not releasing future rights limited to, claims arising under any of the following statutes or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreement. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines): (1) Anti-Discrimination Statutes, such as the following: Anti-Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), which prohibits age discrimination statutesin employment; the Civil Rights Act of 1991, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections and §1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, 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 based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”)Act, which prohibits discrimination based on genetic informationagainst the disabled; the California Fair Employment and any other federalHousing Act, state, or local laws prohibiting which prohibits discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as actual or perceived upon race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital martial status, sex, sexual orientationor age; and any other federal, state or association with a person who has, local laws or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics. regulations prohibiting employment discrimination. (2) Federal employment statutesEmployment Statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)1974, which, among other things, protects employee pension or health plan benefits; and any other federal laws relating to employmentthe Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. which regulates wage and hour matters. (3) Other lawsLaws, such as any federal, state, state or local laws mandating leaves of absence, restricting an employer’s '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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamationlibel, slander, defamation and similar or related claims; any other law relating . The laws referred to salaryin this paragraph include statutes, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 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’ feesregulations, other defense costs, administrative guidance 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing itcommon law doctrines.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Settlement Agreement (Staar Surgical Company)

Claims Released. Except for the claims identified in Section 2(b4(b), I 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”) with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 2(c4(c). I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute of this Agreement. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different foreign, domestic, nationalfederal, state, local or local non-U.S. laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, such 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 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, 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 based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, local or local non-U.S. laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as 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 work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”), which, among other things, protects employee benefits; 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 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 non-U.S. laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claimsClaims; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 1 3 or 2(b4(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 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing it.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation Agreement (Factset Research Systems Inc)

Claims Released. Except for the claims identified in Section 2(b4(b), I 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”) with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 2(c4(c). I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute of this Agreement. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different foreign, domestic, nationalfederal, state, local or local non-U.S. laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, such 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 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, 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 based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, local or local non-U.S. laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as 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 work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”), which, among other things, protects employee benefits; 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 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 non-U.S. laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claimsClaims; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 1 3 or 2(b4(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 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing it.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation Agreement (Factset Research Systems Inc)

Claims Released. Except for Subject only to the claims identified in Section 2(b)exceptions just noted, I irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) am releasing 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 2(c3(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 understand that I am not releasing future rights may have to severance or claims, meaning rights similar benefits or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreementto 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 foreignlaws, 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, Sections Section 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,24611246, 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 based on disability; against the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic informationdisabled; and any other federal, state, or local laws law prohibiting employment discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as 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 characteristicsthe New York State and City Human Rights Laws. Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force workforce reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)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 laws mandating leaves of absence, 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 laws law providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentationmisrepresentations, defamation, and similar or related claims; any . The laws referred to in this subsection include statutes, regulations, other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefitsadministrative guidance, and other 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 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing itcommon law doctrines.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Executive Employment Agreement (Andrea Electronics Corp)

Claims Released. Except for Subject only to the claims identified exceptions noted in Section 2(b)1, I irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) Executive is voluntarily releasing all known and unknown unknown, suspected and unsuspected claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently EXECUTIVE has or may have (“Claims”) as of the Separation Date with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 2(c(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"). I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreement. I understand Executive understands that the Claims I am Executive is releasing might arise under many different foreigngeneral employment policies or agreements between the Company and Executive or under any constitution, domesticlaw, national, stateregulation, or ordinance that may apply, including the United States Constitution, the Texas or other state constitution, federal, state and local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and or common law doctrines), such as as, but not limited to, the following: Anti-discrimination statutes, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Section 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, 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 ActAct of 1963, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal the same work; the Americans With Disabilities Act (“ADA”) of 1990 and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information1972; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected categorydiscrimination, such all as 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 characteristicsamended. Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Workers Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”)of 1988, which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)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 human rights, fair employment, and other laws mandating leaves and regulations and/or executive orders prohibiting discrimination on account of absenceage, 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, breach of contract, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims; . This Release also applies to any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 claims brought by Section 1 any person 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, agency on Executive's behalf and any other damages that my suit class action under which Executive may have a right or arbitration causes, except those attributable to ADEA claims. I promise not to accept any relief or remedies not set forth in this Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing itbenefit.

Appears in 1 contract

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

Claims Released. Except for Subject only to the claims identified exceptions noted in Section 2(b)1, I irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) Executive is voluntarily releasing all known and unknown unknown, suspected and unsuspected claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently EXECUTIVE has or may have (“Claims”) as of the Separation Date with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 2(c(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"). I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreement. I understand Executive understands that the Claims I am Executive is releasing might arise under many different foreigngeneral employment policies or agreements between NATCO and Executive or under any constitution, domesticlaw, national, stateregulation, or ordinance that may apply, including the United States Constitution, the Texas or other state constitution, federal, state and local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and or common law doctrines), such as as, but not limited to, the following: Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Section 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, 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 ActAct of 1963, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal the same work; the Americans With Disabilities Act (“ADA”) of 1990 and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information1972; and any other federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on a protected categorydiscrimination, such all as 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 characteristicsamended. Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Workers Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”)of 1988, which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)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 human rights, fair employment, and other laws mandating leaves and regulations and/or executive orders prohibiting discrimination on account of absenceage, 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, breach of contract, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims; any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing it.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Employment Agreement (Natco Group Inc)

Claims Released. Except for the The claims identified in Section 2(b), I irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) released include all known and unknown claims, promises, debts, causes of action, action or similar rights of any type that I currently may have or nature Employee has or had which in any way relate to (“Claims”i) Employee’s employment with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 2(c). I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreement. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different foreign, domestic, national, stateSysorex, or local laws the termination of that employment, such as claims for compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages or unused accrued vacation or sick pay, (including statutesii) the design or administration of any employee benefit program or Employee’s entitlement to benefits under any such program, regulations(iii) any claims to attorneys’ fees and/or other legal costs and (iv) any other claims or demands Employee may, other administrative guidanceon any basis, and have. The claims released include, but are not limited to, claims arising under any of the following statutes or common law doctrines): (i) Anti-Discrimination Statutes, such as the following: Anti-Age Discrimination in Employment Act, which prohibits age discrimination statutesin employment; the Civil Rights Act of 1991, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections and §1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, 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 based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”)Act, which prohibits discrimination based on genetic informationagainst the disabled; the California Fair Employment and any other federalHousing Act, state, or local laws prohibiting which prohibits discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as actual or perceived upon race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientationor age; and any other federal, state or association with a person who has, local laws or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics. regulations prohibiting employment discrimination. (ii) Federal employment statutesEmployment Statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)1974, which, among other things, protects employee pension or health plan benefits; and any other federal laws relating to employmentthe Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. which regulates wage and hour matters. (iii) Other lawsLaws, such as any federal, state, state or local laws mandating leaves of absence, 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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamationlibel, slander, defamation and similar or related claims; any other law relating . The laws referred to salaryin this paragraph include statutes, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 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’ feesregulations, other defense costs, administrative guidance 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing itcommon law doctrines.

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Sources: Release Agreement (Sysorex Global Holdings Corp.)

Claims Released. Except for the The claims identified in Section 2(b), I irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) released include all known and unknown claims, promises, debts, causes of action, action or similar rights of any type that I currently may have or nature ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ has or had which in any way relate to (“Claims”i) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ employment with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 2(c). I understand that I am not releasing future rights or claims, meaning rights or claims that arise after the date I execute this Agreement. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different foreign, domestic, national, stateCompany, or local laws the termination of that employment, such as claims for compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages or unused accrued vacation or sick pay, (including statutesii) the design or administration of any employee benefit program or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ entitlement to benefits under any such program, regulations(iii) any claims to attorneys' fees and/or other legal costs, other administrative guidance(iv) the Complaint, and (v) any other claims or demands ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may, on any basis, have. The claims released include, but are not limited to, claims arising under any of the following statutes or common law doctrines): (i) Anti-Discrimination Statutes, such as the following: Anti-Age Discrimination in Employment Act, which prohibits age discrimination statutesin employment; the Civil Rights Act of 1991, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections and Section 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, 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 based on disability; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“▇▇▇▇”)Act, which prohibits discrimination based on genetic informationagainst the disabled; the California Fair Employment and any other federalHousing Act, state, or local laws prohibiting which prohibits discrimination in employment based on a protected category, such as actual or perceived upon race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital martial status, sex, sexual orientationor age; and any other federal, state or association with a person who has, local laws or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics. regulations prohibiting employment discrimination. (ii) Federal employment statutesEmployment Statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)1974, which, among other things, protects employee pension or health plan benefits; and any other federal laws relating to employmentthe Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws. which regulates wage and hour matters. (iii) Other lawsLaws, such as any federal, state, state or local laws mandating leaves of absence, restricting an employer’s '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 laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamationlibel, slander, defamation and similar or related claims; any other law relating . The laws referred to salaryin this paragraph include statutes, commission, compensation, benefits, and other 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 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’ feesregulations, other defense costs, administrative guidance 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 Agreement as to any Claim I have released by signing itcommon law doctrines.

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Sources: Severance Agreement (Staar Surgical Company)