Common use of Claims Released Clause in Contracts

Claims Released. By signing this General Release, I am providing a complete waiver of all rights and claims that may have arisen, whether known or unknown, up until the date this General Release is signed (the "Release Date"), except as expressly excluded in Paragraph 3 or as specifically provided otherwise by law. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: Any and all claims under the laws of any jurisdiction relating to employment or the termination of employment, including, but not limited to, wrongful discharge of employment; constructive discharge from employment; termination in violation of public policy; breach of contract, both express and implied; any plans or policies providing for severance payments upon the termination of employment except as permitted by the Retention Agreement, and any and all claims arising out of any other laws and regulations relating to employment or employment discrimination; Any and all claims for violation of any federal, state or municipal statute, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (including the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act, the Oregon Fair Employment Act and any other applicable state and local fair employment laws; and Any and all claims under the Enron Retention Agreement.