Common use of Claims Not Covered Clause in Contracts

Claims Not Covered. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Arbitration Agreement, this Arbitration Agreement does not mandate arbitration of: (a) disputes arising under your Confidentiality, Non-Disclosure and Non-Competition Agreement with the Company; OR (b) claims for Workers’ Compensation benefits; OR (c) claims for unemployment compensation benefits; OR (d) any other claims that, as a matter of law, cannot be subject to mandatory arbitration. Ú Notwithstanding any other provision of this Arbitration Agreement, nothing in this Arbitration Agreement prevents you or shall be interpreted to mean that you are precluded from filing charges or complaints with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or any equivalent state or local agency. Nor does this Arbitration Agreement prevent you from testifying or participating in any proceedings before those administrative agencies.