By the Company Without Cause or by Executive for Good Reason. (i) Executive’s employment hereunder may be terminated (A) by the Company without Cause (which shall not include Executive’s termination of employment due to his death or Disability) or (B) by Executive for Good Reason (as defined below). (ii) For purposes of this Agreement, “Good Reason” shall mean, without the consent of the Executive and other than in connection with a termination of the Executive’s employment by the Company for Cause or due to Executive’s death or Disability, (A) the failure of the Company to pay any undisputed amount due under this Agreement; or (B) a substantial reduction in Executive’s targeted compensation level (other than a general reduction in base salary or annual incentive compensation opportunities that affects all members of senior management of the Company proportionally). Notwithstanding the foregoing, any termination by Executive for Good Reason may only occur if Executive provides a Notice of Termination (as defined in Section 7(d)) for Good Reason within 45 days after Executive learns (or reasonably should have learned) about the occurrence of the event giving rise to the claim of Good Reason. Notwithstanding the foregoing, resignation by Executive shall not be deemed for “Good Reason” if the basis for such Good Reason is cured within a reasonable period of time (determined in light of the cure appropriate to the basis of such Good Reason), but in no event more than thirty (30) business days after the Company receives the Notice of Termination specifying the basis of such Good Reason. The Company’s good faith determination of cure shall be binding. The Company shall notify Executive of the timely cure of any claimed event of Good Reason and the manner in which such cure was effected, and any Notice of Termination delivered by Executive based on such claimed Good Reason shall be deemed withdrawn and shall not be effective to terminate the Employment Term.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Toys R Us Inc), Employment Agreement (Toys R Us Inc), Employment Agreement (Toys R Us Inc)
By the Company Without Cause or by Executive for Good Reason. (i) Executive’s employment hereunder may be terminated (A) by the Company without Cause (which shall not include Executive’s termination of employment due to his death or Disability) or (B) by Executive for Good Reason (as defined below).
(ii) For purposes of this Agreement, “Good Reason” shall mean, without the consent of the Executive and other than in connection with a termination of the Executive’s employment by the Company for Cause or due to Executive’s death or Disability, (A) the failure of the Company to pay any undisputed amount due under this Agreement; or (B) a substantial reduction in Executive’s targeted compensation level (other than a general reduction in base salary or annual incentive compensation opportunities that affects all members of senior management of the Company proportionally)) or (C) notice by the Company pursuant to Section 1 that it is not extending the Employment Term. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any termination by Executive for Good Reason may only occur if Executive provides a Notice of Termination (as defined in Section 7(d)) for Good Reason within 45 days after Executive learns (or reasonably should have learned) about the occurrence of the event giving rise to the claim of Good Reason. Notwithstanding the foregoing, resignation by Executive shall not be deemed for “Good Reason” if the basis for such Good Reason is cured within a reasonable period of time (determined in light of the cure appropriate to the basis of such Good Reason), but in no event more than thirty (30) business days after the Company receives the Notice of Termination specifying the basis of such Good Reason. The Company’s good faith determination of cure shall be binding. The Company shall notify Executive of the timely cure of any claimed event of Good Reason and the manner in which such cure was effected, and any Notice of Termination delivered by Executive based on such claimed Good Reason shall be deemed withdrawn and shall not be effective to terminate the Employment Term.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Toys R Us Inc), Employment Agreement (Toys R Us Inc)
By the Company Without Cause or by Executive for Good Reason. (i) Executive’s employment hereunder may be terminated (A) by the Company without Cause (which shall not include Executive’s termination of employment due to his death or Disability) or (B) by Executive for Good Reason (as defined below).
(ii) For purposes of this Agreement, “Good Reason” shall mean, without the consent of the Executive and other than in connection with a termination of the Executive’s employment by the Company for Cause or due to Executive’s death or Disability, (A) the failure of the Company to pay any undisputed amount due under this Agreement; or (B) a substantial reduction in Executive’s targeted compensation level (other than a general reduction in base salary or annual incentive compensation opportunities that affects all members of senior management of the Company proportionally)) or (C) notice by the Company pursuant to Section 1 that it is not extending the Employment Term, in each case, that is not cured within 10 days after receipt by the Company of written notice from Executive. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any termination by Executive for Good Reason may only occur if Executive provides a Notice of Termination (as defined in Section 7(d)) for Good Reason within 45 days after Executive learns (or reasonably should have learned) about the occurrence of the event giving rise to the claim of Good Reason. Notwithstanding the foregoing, resignation by Executive shall not be deemed for “Good Reason” if the basis for such Good Reason is cured within a reasonable period of time (determined in light of the cure appropriate to the basis of such Good Reason), but in no event more than thirty (30) business days after the Company receives the Notice of Termination specifying the basis of such Good Reason. The Company’s good faith determination of cure shall be binding. The Company shall notify Executive of the timely cure of any claimed event of Good Reason and the manner in which such cure was effected, and any Notice of Termination delivered by Executive based on such claimed Good Reason shall be deemed withdrawn and shall not be effective to terminate the Employment Term.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Toys R Us Inc), Employment Agreement (Toys R Us Inc)
By the Company Without Cause or by Executive for Good Reason. (i) Executive’s employment hereunder may be terminated (A) by the Company without Cause (which shall not include Executive’s termination of employment due to his death or Disability) or (B) by Executive for Good Reason (as defined below).
(ii) For purposes of this Agreement, “Good Reason” shall mean, without the consent of the Executive and other than in connection with a termination of the Executive’s employment by the Company for Cause or due to Executive’s death or Disability, (A) the failure of the Company to pay any undisputed amount due under this Agreement; or (B) a substantial reduction in Executive’s targeted compensation level (other than a general reduction in base salary or annual incentive compensation opportunities that affects all members of senior management of the Company proportionally); (C) notice by the Company pursuant to Section 1 that it is not extending the Employment Term; (D) a change in reporting structure such that Executive no longer reports directly either to the CEO of the Company (irrespective of who maintains the role of CEO) or the Board; or (E) the Company’s headquarters are relocated to a location that is greater than 50 miles away from the current headquarters location in Wayne, NJ. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any termination by Executive for Good Reason may only occur if Executive provides a Notice of Termination (as defined in Section 7(d)) for Good Reason within 45 days after Executive learns (or reasonably should have learned) about the occurrence of the event giving rise to the claim of Good Reason. Notwithstanding the foregoing, resignation by Executive shall not be deemed for “Good Reason” if the basis for such Good Reason is cured within a reasonable period of time (determined in light of the cure appropriate to the basis of such Good Reason), but in no event more than thirty (30) business days after the Company receives the Notice of Termination specifying the basis of such Good Reason. The Company’s good faith determination of cure shall be binding. The Company shall notify Executive of the timely cure of any claimed event of Good Reason and the manner in which such cure was effected, and any Notice of Termination delivered by Executive based on such claimed Good Reason shall be deemed withdrawn and shall not be effective to terminate the Employment Term.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Toys R Us Inc)
By the Company Without Cause or by Executive for Good Reason. (i) Executive’s employment hereunder may be terminated (A) by the Company without Cause upon serving a ninety (90) days’ advance written notice or making payment in lieu of notice to Executive (which shall not include Executive’s termination of employment due to his death or Disability) or (B) by Executive for Good Reason without notice or payment in lieu of notice to the Company (as defined below).
(ii) For purposes of this Agreement, “Good Reason” shall mean, without the consent of the Executive and other than in connection with a termination of the Executive’s employment by the Company for Cause or due to Executive’s death or Disability, (A) the failure of the Company to pay any undisputed amount due under this Agreement; or (B) a substantial reduction in Executive’s targeted compensation level (other than a general reduction in base salary or annual incentive compensation opportunities that affects all members of senior management of the Company proportionally); or (C) notice by the Company pursuant to Section 1 that it is not extending the Employment Term or the Company repatriates the Executive back to his home country and does not offer Executive an equivalent position in title and compensation (base salary and target annual bonus) in Executive’s home country, in each case, that is not cured within thirty (30) days after receipt by the Company of written notice from Executive. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any termination by Executive for Good Reason may only occur if Executive provides a Notice of Termination (as defined in Section 7(d)) for Good Reason within 45 forty-five (45) days after Executive learns (or reasonably should have learned) about the occurrence of the event giving rise to the claim of Good Reason. Notwithstanding the foregoing, resignation by Executive shall not be deemed for “Good Reason” if the basis for such Good Reason is cured within a reasonable period of time (determined in light of the cure appropriate to the basis of such Good Reason), but in no event more than thirty (30) business days after the Company receives the Notice of Termination specifying the basis of such Good Reason. The Company’s good faith determination of cure shall be binding. The Company shall notify Executive of the timely cure of any claimed event of Good Reason and the manner in which such cure was effected, and any Notice of Termination delivered by Executive based on such claimed Good Reason shall be deemed withdrawn and shall not be effective to terminate the Employment Term.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Toys R Us Inc)
By the Company Without Cause or by Executive for Good Reason. (i) Executive’s employment hereunder may be terminated (A) by the Company without Cause (which shall not include Executive’s termination of employment due to his death or Disability) or (B) by Executive for Good Reason (as defined below).
(ii) For purposes of this Agreement, “Good Reason” shall mean, without the consent of the Executive and other than in connection with a termination of the Executive’s employment by the Company for Cause or due to Executive’s death or Disability, (A) the failure of the Company to pay any undisputed amount due under this Agreement; or (B) a substantial reduction in Executive’s targeted compensation level (other than a general reduction in base salary or annual incentive compensation opportunities that affects all members of senior management of the Company proportionally)) or (C) notice by the Company pursuant to Section 1 that it is not extending the Employment Term. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any termination by Executive for Good Reason may only occur if Executive provides a Notice of Termination (as defined in Section 7(d)) for Good Reason within 45 days after Executive learns (or reasonably should have learned) about the occurrence of the event giving rise to the claim of Good Reason. Notwithstanding the foregoing, resignation by Executive shall not be deemed for “Good Reason” if the basis for such Good Reason is cured within a reasonable period of time (determined in light of the cure appropriate to the basis of such Good Reason), but in no event more than thirty (30) business days after the Company receives the Notice of Termination specifying the basis of such Good Reason. The Company(iii) If Executive’s good faith determination employment is terminated by the Company without Cause (excluding by reason of cure Executive’s death or Disability) or by Executive for Good Reason, Executive shall be binding. The Company shall notify Executive of the timely cure of any claimed event of Good Reason and the manner in which such cure was effected, and any Notice of Termination delivered by Executive based on such claimed Good Reason shall be deemed withdrawn and shall not be effective entitled to terminate the Employment Term.receive:
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Toys R Us Inc)
By the Company Without Cause or by Executive for Good Reason. (i) Executive’s employment hereunder may be terminated (A) by the Company without Cause (which shall not include Executive’s termination of employment due to his death or Disability) or (B) by Executive for Good Reason (as defined below).
(ii) For purposes of this Agreement, “Good Reason” shall mean, without the consent of the Executive and other than in connection with a termination of the Executive’s employment by the Company for Cause or due to Executive’s death or Disability, (A) the failure a reduction in Executive’s rate of the Company to pay any undisputed amount due under this AgreementBase Salary or annual incentive compensation opportunity; or (B) a substantial material reduction in Executive’s targeted compensation level duties and responsibilities as set forth in Section 2 above, an adverse change in some material respect in Executive’s titles as set forth in Section 2 above or the assignment to Executive of duties or responsibilities materially inconsistent with such titles; or (other than a general reduction in base salary or annual incentive compensation opportunities that affects all members of senior management of C) notice by the Company proportionally)pursuant to Section 1 that it is not extending the Employment Term. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any termination by Executive for Good Reason may only occur if Executive provides a Notice of Termination (as defined in Section 7(d)) for Good Reason within 45 days after Executive learns (or reasonably should have learned) about the occurrence of the event giving rise to the claim of Good Reason. Notwithstanding the foregoing, resignation by Executive shall not be deemed for “Good Reason” if the basis for such Good Reason is cured within a reasonable period of time (determined in light of the cure appropriate to the basis of such Good Reason), but in no event more than thirty (30) business days after the Company receives the Notice of Termination specifying the basis of such Good Reason. The Company’s good faith determination of cure shall be binding. The Company shall notify Executive of the timely cure of any claimed event of Good Reason and the manner in which such cure was effected, and any Notice of Termination delivered by Executive based on such claimed Good Reason shall be deemed withdrawn and shall not be effective to terminate the Employment Term.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Toys R Us Inc)
By the Company Without Cause or by Executive for Good Reason. (i) Executive’s employment hereunder may be terminated (A) by the Company without Cause (which shall not include Executive’s termination of employment due to his her death or Disability) or (B) by Executive for Good Reason (as defined below).
(ii) For purposes of this Agreement, “Good Reason” shall mean, without the consent of the Executive and other than in connection with a termination of the Executive’s employment by the Company for Cause or due to Executive’s death or Disability, (A) the failure of the Company to pay any undisputed amount due under this Agreement; or (B) a substantial reduction in Executive’s targeted compensation level (other than a general reduction in base salary or annual incentive compensation opportunities that affects all members of senior management of the Company proportionally). Notwithstanding the foregoing, any termination by Executive for Good Reason may only occur if Executive provides a Notice of Termination (as defined in Section 7(d)) for Good Reason within 45 days after Executive learns (or reasonably should have learned) about the occurrence of the event giving rise to the claim of Good Reason. Notwithstanding the foregoing, resignation by Executive shall not be deemed for “Good Reason” if the basis for such Good Reason is cured within a reasonable period of time (determined in light of the cure appropriate to the basis of such Good Reason), but in no event more than thirty (30) business days after the Company receives the Notice of Termination specifying the basis of such Good Reason. The Company’s good faith determination of cure shall be binding. The Company shall notify Executive of the timely cure of any claimed event of Good Reason and the manner in which such cure was effected, and any Notice of Termination delivered by Executive based on such claimed Good Reason shall be deemed withdrawn and shall not be effective to terminate the Employment Term.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Toys R Us Inc)
By the Company Without Cause or by Executive for Good Reason. (i) Executive’s employment hereunder may be terminated (A) by the Company without Cause (which shall not include Executive’s termination of employment due to his her death or Disability) or (B) by Executive for Good Reason (as defined below)Reason.
(ii) For purposes of this Agreement, “Good Reason” shall mean, without the consent of the Executive and other than in connection with a termination of the Executive’s employment by the Company for Cause or due to Executive’s death or Disability, the occurrence of any of the following without the consent of Executive: (A) ), the failure of the Company to pay any undisputed amount due under this Agreement; or (B) a substantial reduction in Executive’s targeted compensation level (other than a general reduction in base salary or annual incentive compensation opportunities that affects all members of senior management of the Company proportionally); (C) the Company requiring Executive to be based at any office or location outside Northern New Jersey; (D) a material dimunition in Executive’s job title, (E) a material adverse change in Executive’s job responsibilities or a change in the reporting structure such that Executive no longer reports directly to the CEO of the Company (irrespective of who is in the role of CEO) or the Board; or (F) notice by the Company pursuant to Section 1 that the Company is not extending the Employment Term. Notwithstanding the foregoing, : (x) any termination by Executive for Good Reason may only occur if Executive provides a Notice of Termination (as defined in Section 7(d)) for Good Reason within 45 days after Executive learns (or reasonably should have learned) about the occurrence of the event giving rise to the claim of Good Reason. Notwithstanding the foregoing, ; and (y) resignation by Executive shall not be deemed for “Good Reason” if the basis for such Good Reason is cured within a reasonable period of time (determined in light of the cure appropriate to the basis of such Good Reason), but in no event more than thirty (30) business days after the Company receives the Notice of Termination specifying the basis of such Good Reason. The Company’s good faith determination of cure shall be binding. The Company shall notify Executive of the timely cure of any claimed event of Good Reason and the manner in which such cure was effected, and any Notice of Termination delivered by Executive based on such claimed Good Reason shall be deemed withdrawn and shall not be effective to terminate the Employment Term.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Toys R Us Inc)
By the Company Without Cause or by Executive for Good Reason. (i) Executive’s employment hereunder may be terminated (A) by the Company without Cause (which shall not include Executive’s termination of employment due to his death or Disability) or (B) by Executive for Good Reason (as defined below).
(ii) For purposes of this Agreement, “Good Reason” shall mean, without the consent of the Executive and other than in connection with a termination of the Executive’s employment by the Company for Cause or due to Executive’s death or Disability, (A) the failure of the Company to pay any undisputed amount due under this Agreement; or (B) a substantial reduction in Executive’s targeted compensation level (other than a general reduction in base salary or annual incentive compensation opportunities that affects all members of senior management of the Company proportionally); (C) notice by the Company pursuant to Section 1 that it is not extending the Employment Term; (D) a change in reporting structure such that Executive no longer reports directly either to the CEO of the Company or the Board; or (E) the Company’s headquarters are relocated to a location that is greater than 50 miles away from the current headquarters location in Wayne, NJ. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any termination by Executive for Good Reason may only occur if Executive provides a Notice of Termination (as defined in Section 7(d)) for Good Reason within 45 days after Executive learns (or reasonably should have learned) about the occurrence of the event giving rise to the claim of Good Reason. Notwithstanding the foregoing, resignation by Executive shall not be deemed for “Good Reason” if the basis for such Good Reason is cured within a reasonable period of time (determined in light of the cure appropriate to the basis of such Good Reason), but in no event more than thirty (30) business days after the Company receives the Notice of Termination specifying the basis of such Good Reason. The Company’s good faith determination of cure shall be binding. The Company shall notify Executive of the timely cure of any claimed event of Good Reason and the manner in which such cure was effected, and any Notice of Termination delivered by Executive based on such claimed Good Reason shall be deemed withdrawn and shall not be effective to terminate the Employment Term.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Toys R Us Inc)
By the Company Without Cause or by Executive for Good Reason. (i) Executive’s employment hereunder may be terminated (A) by the Company without Cause (which shall not include Executive’s termination of employment due to his her death or Disability) or (B) by Executive for Good Reason (as defined below).
(ii) For purposes of this Agreement, “Good Reason” shall mean, without the consent of the Executive and other than in connection with a termination of the Executive’s employment by the Company for Cause or due to Executive’s death or Disability, : (A) without the consent of Executive, the failure of the Company to pay any undisputed amount due under this Agreement; or (B) without the consent of Executive, a substantial reduction in Executive’s targeted compensation level (other than a general reduction in base salary or annual incentive compensation opportunities that affects all members of senior management of the Company proportionally); (C) without the consent of Executive, Company requiring Executive to be based at any office or location outside Northern New Jersey; (D) the new Chief Executive Officer of the Company or any successor (the “New CEO”) and Executive do not mutually agree upon Executive’s job title and material job responsibilities, (E) prior to the hiring of the New CEO, change in job title that is not mutually agreed upon by the Company and Executive, or (F) prior to the hiring of the New CEO, material change in job responsibilities or reporting relationship that is not mutually agreed upon by the Company and Executive. Notwithstanding the foregoing, : (x) any termination by Executive for Good Reason may only occur if Executive provides a Notice of Termination (as defined in Section 7(d)8.d.) for Good Reason within 45 days after Executive learns (or reasonably should have learned) about the occurrence of the event giving rise to the claim of Good Reason. Notwithstanding the foregoing, ; and (y) resignation by Executive shall not be deemed for “Good Reason” if the basis for such Good Reason is cured within a reasonable period of time (determined in light of the cure appropriate to the basis of such Good Reason), but in no event more than thirty (30) business days after the Company receives the Notice of Termination specifying the basis of such Good Reason. The Company’s good faith determination of cure shall be binding. The Company shall notify Executive of the timely cure of any claimed event of Good Reason and the manner in which such cure was effected, and any Notice of Termination delivered by Executive based on such claimed Good Reason shall be deemed withdrawn and shall not be effective to terminate the Employment Term.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Toys R Us Inc)