Exclusions from General Release Excluded from the Release are any claims or rights that cannot be waived by law, as well as Executive’s right to file a charge with an administrative agency or participate in any agency investigation. Executive is, however, waiving the right to recover any money in connection with a charge or investigation. Executive is also waiving the right to recover any money in connection with a charge filed by any other individual or by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or any other federal or state agency.
Executive Release Executive, in exchange for the promises contained in this Release, on behalf of himself, his heirs, representatives, successors, and assigns, hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waives, releases, and forever discharges Company or any of its current or former owners, partners, officials, directors, officers, shareholders, affiliates, employee benefit plans, representatives, servants, employees, agents, attorneys, subsidiaries, parents, divisions, branches, units, affiliated organizations, successors, predecessors, assigns, and all persons acting by, through, under or in concert with them, either past or present (collectively “Released Party or Parties”), and each and all of them, from any and all charges, complaints, lawsuits, claims, liabilities, obligations, promises, agreements, controversies, injuries, damages, actions, causes of action, suits, rights, demands, judgments, claims for relief, indebtedness, costs, losses, debts and expenses (including attorney’s fees and costs actually incurred), of any nature whatsoever, whether in law or in equity, KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, suspected or unsuspected, actual or potential, which he now has, owns, or holds, or claims to have, own, or hold against each or any of the Released Parties, including without limitation, any claims which arose prior to the date of execution of this Release, whether or not relating to the employment relationship between Executive and Company or to the cessation of that employment relationship. Without limiting the above, Executive agrees to waive, release, and forever discharge, and agrees that he will not in any manner institute, prosecute, or pursue, any and all complaints, claims, charges, claims for relief, demands, suits, actions, or causes of action, whether in law or equity, KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, actual or potential, which he either asserts or could assert, at common law or under any statute, rule, regulation, order, or law, whether federal, state, or local, or on any grounds whatsoever, including without limitation, any state or federal age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, religion, physical disability, mental condition, or mental disability discrimination laws, including, but not limited to, the United States Constitution, the California Constitution, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (California Government Code § 12940 et seq.), the California Family Rights Act (California Government Code § 12945.2, 19702.3 et seq.), California Government Code §11135, the Xxxxx and Xxxxxx Civil Rights Acts (California Civil Code §51 et seq.), the California Labor Code, including, but not limited to California Labor Code §201, et seq., and all provisions of California Labor Code §132a, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Family and Medical Leave Act , the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, also known as “ERISA”, and/or Sections 1981, 1983, 1985, 1986 or 1988 of Title 42 of the United States Code (42 U.S.C. §1981 et seq.), the Americans with Disabilities Act , the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, as amended, the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, claims of retaliation, claims of “Whistle-blowing,” claims under the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act (“USERRA,” 38 U.S.C. § 4301 et seq.), claims under California Military and Veterans Code (Cal. Mil. & Vet. Code § 389 et seq.), claims for the payment of severance pay, sick leave, pension rights, stock options, benefits, vacation pay, holiday pay, life insurance, fringe benefits, disability, commissions, bonuses, profit sharing, expenses, penalties, claims for breach of any type of contract, including written, oral or implied contracts, breach of any covenant, promise, or representation pertaining to Executive’s employment, whether express or implied, claims for constructive termination, wrongful termination, negligent hiring, retention, supervision, investigation, negligent or intentional infliction of emotional distress, common counts, statutory violation (failure to pay wages and compensation—Labor Code §201, et seq.), sexual harassment, discrimination, assault, battery, interference with prospective economic advantage, fraud, deceit and/or misrepresentation of any kind, libel, slander, defamation (whether based upon common law or statute), claims of unfair/unlawful employment or business practices arising under any of the statutes referenced above, under Business and Professions Code §17200 et seq., under the Consumer Legal Remedies Act under Civil Code §1750 et seq., and/or any other claims arising under any other state or federal provision, act, ordinance, Constitution, law, common law, or arising, under any contract or agreement, against any Released Party with respect to any event, matter, claim, damage, or injury arising out of or relating to the employment of Executive and/or the cessation of such employment and ANY OTHER CLAIM OF ANY TYPE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS KNOWN OR UNKNOWN TO EXECUTIVE AND/OR HIS REPRESENTATIVES AND ATTORNEYS (collectively “Executive Released Claims”). Executive Released Claims shall include only those claims (whether known or unknown) which have arisen prior to the execution of this Release. By executing this Agreement Executive is acknowledging that as of the time of the execution of this Agreement, he has been paid for all hours worked, that he has not suffered any on-the-job injury for which he has not already filed a claim and that Executive has received all benefits to which he is entitled at the time of the execution of this Agreement, but for any payments or benefits to which the Executive will become entitled pursuant to the execution of this Agreement so long as this Agreement is not revoked by the Executive pursuant to Section 8 (c) herein. Executive agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties against any loss or liability, whatsoever, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, caused by any action or proceeding, in any state or federal courts or administrative processes, which is brought by Executive and his successors in interest if such action arises out of, is based upon, or is related in any way to any claim, demand, or cause of action released herein.
EXCLUSIONS FROM WARRANTY This warranty does not cover problems caused by your acts (or failures to act), the acts of others, or events beyond Microsoft’s reasonable control.
Exclusions from Coverage The Long-Term Disability Plan does not cover total disabilities resulting from:
A) war, insurrection, rebellion, or service in the armed forces of any country;
B) voluntary participation in a riot or civil commotion, except while an employee is in the course of performing the duties of her regular occupation; C) intentionally self-inflicted injuries or illness.
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan The Executive shall participate in the Company's Unfunded Pension Plan for Selected Executives (the "SERP").
Release of Claims Under Age Discrimination in Employment Act Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Executive agrees that by executing this Release, he has released and waived any and all claims he has or may have as of the date of this Release for age discrimination under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, 29 U.S.C. § 621, et seq. It is understood that Executive is advised to consult with an attorney prior to executing this Release; that he in fact has consulted a knowledgeable, competent attorney regarding this Release; that he may, before executing this Release, consider this Release for a period of twenty-one (21) calendar days; and that the consideration he receives for this Release is in addition to amounts to which he was already entitled. It is further understood that this Release is not effective until seven (7) calendar days after the execution of this Release and that Executive may revoke this Release within seven (7) calendar days from the date of execution hereof.
General Release of Claims by Executive 1.1 Executive, on behalf of himself or herself and his or her executors, heirs, administrators, representatives and assigns, hereby agrees to release and forever discharge the Company and all predecessors, successors and their respective parent corporations, affiliates, related, and/or subsidiary entities, and all of their past and present investors, directors, shareholders, officers, general or limited partners, employees, attorneys, agents and representatives, and the employee benefit plans in which Executive is or has been a participant by virtue of his or her employment with or service to the Company (collectively, the “Company Releasees”), from any and all claims, debts, demands, accounts, judgments, rights, causes of action, equitable relief, damages, costs, charges, complaints, obligations, promises, agreements, controversies, suits, expenses, compensation, responsibility and liability of every kind and character whatsoever (including attorneys’ fees and costs), whether in law or equity, known or unknown, asserted or unasserted, suspected or unsuspected (collectively, “Claims”), that Executive has or may have had against such entities based on any events or circumstances arising or occurring on or prior to the date hereof or on or prior to the date hereof, arising directly or indirectly out of, relating to, or in any other way involving in any manner whatsoever Executive’s employment by or service to the Company or the termination thereof, including any and all claims arising under federal, state, or local laws relating to employment, including without limitation claims of wrongful discharge, breach of express or implied contract, fraud, misrepresentation, defamation, or liability in tort, and claims of any kind that may be brought in any court or administrative agency including, without limitation, claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 2000, et seq.; the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 701 et seq.; the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and the Civil Rights Act of 1991; 42 U.S.C. Section 1981, et seq.; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, as amended, 29 U.S.C. Section 621, et seq. (the “ADEA”); the Equal Pay Act, as amended, 29 U.S.C. Section 206(d); regulations of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance, 41 C.F.R. Section 60, et seq.; the Family and Medical Leave Act, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq.; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 201 et seq.; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 1001 et seq.; and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, California Government Code Section 12940, et seq. Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, Executive does not release the following claims:
(a) Claims for unemployment compensation or any state disability insurance benefits pursuant to the terms of applicable state law;
(b) Claims for workers’ compensation insurance benefits under the terms of any worker’s compensation insurance policy or fund of the Company;
(c) Claims pursuant to the terms and conditions of the federal law known as COBRA;
(d) Claims for indemnity under the bylaws of the Company, as provided for by Delaware law or under any applicable insurance policy with respect to Executive’s liability as an employee, director or officer of the Company;
(e) Claims based on any right Executive may have to enforce the Company’s executory obligations under the Agreement; and
(f) Claims Executive may have to vested or earned compensation and benefits.
1.2 EXECUTIVE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT EXECUTIVE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF AND IS FAMILIAR WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 1542, WHICH PROVIDES AS FOLLOWS: BEING AWARE OF SAID CODE SECTION, EXECUTIVE HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVES ANY RIGHTS EXECUTIVE MAY HAVE THEREUNDER, AS WELL AS UNDER ANY OTHER STATUTES OR COMMON LAW PRINCIPLES OF SIMILAR EFFECT.
1.3 Executive acknowledges that this Release was presented to him or her on the date indicated above and that Executive is entitled to have 21 days’ time in which to consider it. Executive further acknowledges that the Company has advised Executive that Executive is waiving his or her rights under the ADEA, and that Executive may obtain advice concerning this Release from an attorney of his or her choice, and Executive has had sufficient time to consider the terms of this Release. Executive represents and acknowledges that if Executive executes this Release before 21 days have elapsed, Executive does so knowingly, voluntarily, and upon the advice and with the approval of Executive’s legal counsel (if any), and that Executive voluntarily waives any remaining consideration period.
1.4 Executive understands that after executing this Release, Executive has the right to revoke it within seven days after his or her execution of it. Executive understands that this Release will not become effective and enforceable unless the seven-day revocation period passes and Executive does not revoke the Release in writing. Executive understands that this Release may not be revoked after the seven-day revocation period has passed. Executive also understands that any revocation of this Release must be made in writing and delivered to the Company at its principal place of business within the seven-day period.
1.5 Executive understands that this Release shall become effective, irrevocable, and binding upon Executive on the eighth day after my execution of it, so long as Executive has not revoked it within the time period and in the manner specified in clause (d) above. Executive further understands that Executive will not be given any severance benefits under the Agreement until the effective date of this Release.
Specific Release of ADEA Claims In further consideration of the payments and benefits provided to Executive under the Employment Agreement, the Releasors hereby unconditionally release and forever discharge the Releasees from any and all Claims that the Releasors may have as of the date Executive signs this Agreement arising under the Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, and the applicable rules and regulations promulgated thereunder (“ADEA”). By signing this Agreement, Executive hereby acknowledges and confirms the following: (i) Executive was, and is hereby, advised by the Company in connection with his termination to consult with an attorney of his choice prior to signing this Agreement and to have such attorney explain to Executive the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the terms relating to Executive’s release of claims arising under ADEA, and Executive has in fact consulted with an attorney; (ii) Executive was given a period of not fewer than 21 days to consider the terms of this Agreement and to consult with an attorney of his choosing with respect thereto; (iii) Executive knowingly and voluntarily accepts the terms of this Agreement; (iv) the payments and benefits provided to Executive in consideration of this release are in addition to any amounts otherwise owed to Executive; and (v) this Agreement is written in a manner designed to be understood by Executive and he understands it. Executive also understands that he has seven days following the date on which he signs this Agreement within which to revoke the release contained in this paragraph, by providing the Company a written notice of his revocation of the release and waiver contained in this paragraph.
Limitation of Benefits (a) Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, in the event it shall be determined that any benefit, payment or distribution by the Company or any of its direct and/or indirect subsidiaries to or for the benefit of Employee (whether paid or payable or distributed or distributable pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or otherwise, but determined without regard to any additional payments required under this Section 18) (such benefits, payments or distributions are hereinafter referred to as “Payments”) would, if paid, be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then, prior to the making of any Payments to Employee, a calculation shall be made comparing (i) the net after-tax benefit to Employee of the Payments after payment by Employee of the Excise Tax, to (ii) the net after-tax benefit to Employee if the Payments had been limited to the extent necessary to avoid being subject to the Excise Tax. If the amount calculated under (i) above is less than the amount calculated under (ii) above, then the Payments shall be limited to the extent necessary to avoid being subject to the Excise Tax (the “Reduced Amount”). The reduction of the Payments due hereunder, if applicable, shall be made by first reducing cash Payments and then, to the extent necessary, reducing those Payments having the next highest ratio of Parachute Value to actual present value of such Payments as of the date of the change of control, as determined by the Determination Firm (as defined in Section 18(b) below). For purposes of this Section 18, present value shall be determined in accordance with Section 280G(d)(4) of the Code. For purposes of this Section 18, the “Parachute Value” of a Payment means the present value as of the date of the change of control of the portion of such Payment that constitutes a “parachute payment” under Section 280G(b)(2) of the Code, as determined by the Determination Firm for purposes of determining whether and to what extent the Excise Tax will apply to such Payment.
(b) All determinations required to be made under this Section 18, including whether an Excise Tax would otherwise be imposed, whether the Payments shall be reduced, the amount of the Reduced Amount, and the assumptions to be used in arriving at such determinations, shall be made by an independent, nationally recognized accounting firm or compensation consulting firm mutually acceptable to the Company and Employee (the “Determination Firm”) which shall provide detailed supporting calculations both to the Company and Employee. All fees and expenses of the Determination Firm shall be borne solely by the Company. Any determination by the Determination Firm shall be binding upon the Company and Employee. As a result of the uncertainty in the application of Section 4999 of the Code at the time of the initial determination by the Determination Firm hereunder, it is possible that Payments hereunder will have been unnecessarily limited by this Section 18 (“Underpayment”), consistent with the calculations required to be made hereunder. The Determination Firm shall determine the amount of the Underpayment that has occurred and any such Underpayment shall be promptly paid by the Company to or for the benefit of Employee, but no later than March 15 of the year after the year in which the Underpayment is determined to exist, which is when the legally binding right to such Underpayment arises.
General Release of Claims Employee knowingly and voluntarily releases and forever discharges the Company from any and all claims, rights, causes of action, demands, fees costs, expenses, including attorneys’ fees, and liabilities of any kind whatsoever, whether known or unknown, against the Company, that Employee has, has ever had or may have as of the date of execution of this Agreement and General Release, including, but not limited to, any alleged violation of: ● The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended; ● The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act of 1990; ● The National Labor Relations Act, as amended; ● Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; ● The Civil Rights Act of 1991; ● Sections 1981 through 1988 of Title 42 of the United States Code, as amended; ● The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended; ● The Immigration Reform and Control Act, as amended; ● The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended; ● The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, as amended; ● The Occupational Safety and Health Act, as amended; ● The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993; ● All other federal, state or local civil or human rights laws, whistleblower laws, or any other local, state or federal law, regulations and ordinances; ● All public policy, contract, tort, or common laws; and ● All allegations for costs, fees, and other expenses including attorneys’ fees incurred in these matters. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the sole matters to which the Agreement and General Release do not apply are: (i) Employee’s rights of indemnification and directors and officers liability insurance coverage to which the Executive was entitled immediately prior to __________ __, 20__ with regard to the Executive’s service as an officer and director of the Company (including, without limitation, under Article 15 of the Severance Agreement); (ii) Employee’s rights under any tax-qualified pension plan or claims for accrued vested benefits under any other employee benefit plan, policy or arrangement maintained by the Company or under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, as amended; (iii) Employee’s rights under Article 7 or Article 11 of the Severance Agreement, as the case may be; and (iv) Employee’s rights as a stockholder of the Company.
