Delayed Commencement of Benefits. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this Agreement, no payments or benefits that are subject to the restrictions of Code Section 409A to which Executive becomes entitled under this Agreement shall be made or paid to Executive prior to the earlier of (i) the expiration of the six (6)-month period measured from the date of his separation from service with the Company or (ii) the date of his death, if Executive is deemed at the time of such separation from service a “key employee” within the meaning of that term under Code Section 416(i) and such delayed commencement is otherwise required in order to avoid a prohibited distribution under Code Section 409A(a)(2). Upon the expiration of the applicable Code Section 409A(a)(2) deferral period, all payments deferred pursuant to this Paragraph shall be paid in a lump sum to Executive, and any remaining payments due under this Agreement shall be paid in accordance with the normal payment dates specified for them herein.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (SeaStar Medical Holding Corp), Employment Agreement (LMF Acquisition Opportunities Inc), Employment Agreement (LMF Acquisition Opportunities Inc)
Delayed Commencement of Benefits. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this Agreement, no payments or benefits that are subject to the restrictions of Code Section 409A to which Executive becomes entitled under this Agreement shall be made or paid to Executive prior to the earlier of (i) the expiration of the six (6)-month period measured from the date of his her separation from service with the Company or (ii) the date of his her death, if Executive is deemed at the time of such separation from service a “key employee” within the meaning of that term under Code Section 416(i) and such delayed commencement is otherwise required in order to avoid a prohibited distribution under Code Section 409A(a)(2). Upon the expiration of the applicable Code Section 409A(a)(2) deferral period, all payments deferred pursuant to this Paragraph shall be paid in a lump sum to Executive, and any remaining payments due under this Agreement shall be paid in accordance with the normal payment dates specified for them herein.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (LMF Acquisition Opportunities Inc)
Delayed Commencement of Benefits. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this Agreement, no payments or benefits that are subject to the restrictions of Code Section 409A to which Executive becomes entitled under this Agreement shall be made or paid to Executive prior to the earlier of (i) the expiration of the six (6)-month period measured from the date of his his/her separation from service with the Company or (ii) the date of his his/her death, if Executive is deemed at the time of such separation from service a “key employee” within the meaning of that term under Code Section 416(i) and such delayed commencement is otherwise required in order to avoid a prohibited distribution under Code Section 409A(a)(2). Upon the expiration of the applicable Code Section 409A(a)(2) deferral period, all payments deferred pursuant to this Paragraph shall be paid in a lump sum to Executive, and any remaining payments due under this Agreement shall be paid in accordance with the normal payment dates specified for them herein.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (LMF Acquisition Opportunities Inc)