Common use of Acknowledgement and Release Clause in Contracts

Acknowledgement and Release. Employee on behalf of Employee and Employee’s heirs, successors and assigns, hereby fully and completely releases and waives any and all claims, complaints, causes of action or demands of whatever kind which Employee has or may have against the Company, its predecessors, successors, current and former parent entities, owners, shareholders, subsidiaries and affiliates and all officers, employees, board members and agents of those persons and companies (the “Released Parties”), arising out of any employment or other matters between Employee and the Company and/or its subsidiaries or affiliates occurring prior to Employee’s execution of this release (“Release”) other than the following claims Employee may have: (i) under the CIC Agreement, (ii) for vested benefits accrued under any employee benefit plan of the Company or its subsidiaries or affiliates, (iii) to receive indemnification from the Company and/or its subsidiaries or affiliates, whether pursuant to applicable law or contract, for acts, events, or omissions arising during the term of Employee’s employment or service with the Company or to coverage under any Company directors and officers liability insurance policy, (iv) to any claims that cannot be waived as a matter of law including without limitation claims for workers’ compensation insurance or unemployment insurance benefits or to continued participation in the Company’s health plans pursuant to the terms and conditions of COBRA or any comparable law or to 401(k) plan contributions or other vested entitlements pursuant to any ERISA governed benefit plan maintained by or on behalf of the Company, or (v) to any new claim based on facts or actions that take place after the effective date of this Release. Employee understands and agrees that this Release is a full and complete waiver of all claims including, without limitation, claims to attorneys’ fees and costs, claims of wrongful discharge, constructive discharge, breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, harassment, retaliation, discrimination, violation of public policy, defamation, invasion of privacy, interference with a leave of absence, personal injury or emotional distress and claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1866, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), as amended by Older Workers Benefit Protection Act of 1990, the California Labor Code, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, the California Family Rights Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974,the National Labor Relations Act or any other federal or state law or regulation relating to employment or employment discrimination. Employee further understands and agrees that this waiver includes all claims, known and unknown, to the greatest extent permitted by applicable law. Employee also hereby agrees that nothing contained in this Release shall constitute or be treated as an admission of liability or wrongdoing by the parties. In addition, Employee hereby expressly waives any and all rights and benefits conferred upon Employee by the provisions of Section 1542 of the Civil Code of the State of California, which states as follows:

Acknowledgement and Release. Employee on behalf of Employee and Employee’s heirs, successors and assigns, hereby fully and completely releases and waives any and all claims, complaints, causes of action or demands of whatever kind which Employee has or may have against SureWest (the “Company, ”) its predecessors, successors, current and former parent entities, owners, shareholders, subsidiaries and affiliates and all officers, employees, board members and agents of those persons and companies (the “Released Parties”), arising out of any employment or other matters between Employee and the Company and/or its subsidiaries or affiliates occurring prior to Employee’s execution of this release (“Release”) other than the following claims Employee may have: have (i) under the CIC AgreementAgreement by and between Employee and the Company, dated [DATE], (ii) under any other written agreement between Employee and the Company and/or its subsidiaries or affiliates or (iii) claims for vested benefits accrued under any employee benefit plan of the Company or its subsidiaries or affiliates. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, (iii) Employee does not release and discharge the Company from any claims, rights, demands, actions, obligations and causes of action arising from or in any way connected with Employee’s rights to receive indemnification from the Company and/or its subsidiaries or affiliates, whether pursuant to applicable law or contract, for acts, events, or omissions arising during the term of Employee’s employment or service with the Company or to coverage under any Company directors and officers liability insurance policy, (iv) to any claims that cannot be waived as a matter of law including without limitation claims for workers’ compensation insurance or unemployment insurance benefits or to continued participation in the Company’s health plans pursuant to the terms and conditions of COBRA or any comparable law or to 401(k) plan contributions or other vested entitlements pursuant to any ERISA governed benefit plan maintained by or on behalf of the Company, or (v) to any new claim based on facts or actions that take place after the effective date of this Release. Employee understands and agrees that this Release is a full and complete waiver of all claims including, without limitation, claims to attorneys’ fees and costs, claims of wrongful discharge, constructive discharge, breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, harassment, retaliation, discrimination, violation of public policy, defamation, invasion of privacy, interference with a leave of absence, personal injury or emotional distress and claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1866, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), as amended by Older Workers Benefit Protection Act of 1990, the California Labor Code, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, the California Family Rights Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974,the National Labor Relations Act or any other federal or state law or regulation relating to employment or employment discrimination. Employee further understands and agrees that this waiver includes all claims, known and unknown, to the greatest extent permitted by applicable law. Employee also hereby agrees that nothing contained in this Release shall constitute or be treated as an admission of liability or wrongdoing by the parties. In addition, Employee hereby expressly waives any and all rights and benefits conferred upon Employee by the provisions of Section 1542 of the Civil Code of the State of California, which states as follows:

Acknowledgement and Release. Employee on behalf of Employee and Employee’s heirs, successors and assigns, hereby fully and completely releases and waives any and all claims, complaints, causes of action or demands of whatever kind which Employee has or may have against SureWest (the “Company, ”) its predecessors, successors, current and former parent entities, owners, shareholders, subsidiaries and affiliates and all officers, employees, board members and agents of those persons and companies (the “Released Parties”), arising out of any employment or other matters between Employee and the Company and/or its subsidiaries or affiliates occurring prior to Employee’s execution of this release (“Release”) other than the following claims Employee may have: have (i) under the CIC AgreementAgreement by and between Employee and the Company, dated [DATE], (ii) under any other written agreement between Employee and the Company and/or its subsidiaries or affiliates or (iii) claims for vested benefits accrued under any employee benefit plan of the Company or its subsidiaries or affiliates. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, (iii) Employee does not release and discharge the Company from any claims, rights, demands, actions, obligations and causes of action arising from or in any way connected with Employee’s rights to receive indemnification from the Company and/or its subsidiaries or affiliates, whether pursuant to applicable law or contract, for acts, events, or omissions arising during the term of Employee’s employment or service with the Company or to coverage under any Company directors and officers liability insurance policy, (iv) to any claims that cannot be waived as a matter of law including without limitation claims for workers’ compensation insurance or unemployment insurance benefits or to continued participation in the Company’s health plans pursuant to the terms and conditions of COBRA or any comparable law or to 401(k) plan contributions or other vested entitlements pursuant to any ERISA governed benefit plan maintained by or on behalf of the Company, or (v) to any new claim based on facts or actions that take place after the effective date of this Release. Employee understands and agrees that this Release is a full and complete waiver of all claims including, without limitation, claims to attorneys’ fees and costs, claims of wrongful discharge, constructive discharge, breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, harassment, retaliation, discrimination, violation of public policy, defamation, invasion of privacy, interference with a leave of absence, personal injury or emotional distress and claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1866, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), as amended by Older Workers Benefit Protection Act of 1990, the California Labor Code, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, the California Family Rights Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974,the 1974, the National Labor Relations Act or any other federal or state law or regulation relating to employment or employment discrimination. Employee further understands and agrees that this waiver includes all claims, known and unknown, to the greatest extent permitted by applicable law. Employee also hereby agrees that nothing contained in this Release shall constitute or be treated as an admission of liability or wrongdoing by the parties. In addition, Employee hereby expressly waives any and all rights and benefits conferred upon Employee by the provisions of Section 1542 of the Civil Code of the State of California, which states as follows:

Acknowledgement and Release. Employee on behalf of Employee and Employee’s heirs, successors and assigns, hereby fully and completely releases and waives any and all claims, complaints, causes of action or demands of whatever kind which Employee has or may have against SureWest (the “Company, ”) its predecessors, successors, current and former parent entities, owners, shareholders, subsidiaries and affiliates and all officers, employees, board members and agents of those persons and companies (the “Released Parties”), arising out of any employment or other matters between Employee and the Company and/or its subsidiaries or affiliates occurring prior to Employee’s execution of this release (“Release”) other than the following claims Employee may have: have (i) under the CIC AgreementAgreement by and between Employee and the Company, dated Xxxxx 0, 0000, (iixx) under any other written agreement between Employee and the Company and/or its subsidiaries or affiliates or (iii) claims for vested benefits accrued under any employee benefit plan of the Company or its subsidiaries or affiliates. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, (iii) Employee does not release and discharge the Company from any claims, rights, demands, actions, obligations and causes of action arising from or in any way connected with Employee’s rights to receive indemnification from the Company and/or its subsidiaries or affiliates, whether pursuant to applicable law or contract, for acts, events, or omissions arising during the term of Employee’s employment or service with the Company or to coverage under any Company directors and officers liability insurance policy, (iv) to any claims that cannot be waived as a matter of law including without limitation claims for workers’ compensation insurance or unemployment insurance benefits or to continued participation in the Company’s health plans pursuant to the terms and conditions of COBRA or any comparable law or to 401(k) plan contributions or other vested entitlements pursuant to any ERISA governed benefit plan maintained by or on behalf of the Company, or (v) to any new claim based on facts or actions that take place after the effective date of this Release. Employee understands and agrees that this Release is a full and complete waiver of all claims including, without limitation, claims to attorneys’ fees and costs, claims of wrongful discharge, constructive discharge, breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, harassment, retaliation, discrimination, violation of public policy, defamation, invasion of privacy, interference with a leave of absence, personal injury or emotional distress and claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1866, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), as amended by Older Workers Benefit Protection Act of 1990, the California Labor Code, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, the California Family Rights Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974,the 1974, the National Labor Relations Act or any other federal or state law or regulation relating to employment or employment discrimination. Employee further understands and agrees that this waiver includes all claims, known and unknown, to the greatest extent permitted by applicable law. Employee also hereby agrees that nothing contained in this Release shall constitute or be treated as an admission of liability or wrongdoing by the parties. In addition, Employee hereby expressly waives any and all rights and benefits conferred upon Employee by the provisions of Section 1542 of the Civil Code of the State of California, which states as follows: