Common use of Exclusions from Release Clause in Contracts

Exclusions from Release. A. My Claims do not include my rights to enforce the terms of the Resignation Agreement dated as of October 1, 2015 between Tornier and me; my rights to enforce any terms of the Employment Agreement dated as of September 13, 2010 and amended February 16, 2015 between Tornier and me which survive the termination of my employment with Tornier; any right to defense, indemnification or contribution, whether pursuant to Tornier’s articles of association, certificate of incorporation or bylaws, or contract, applicable law or otherwise for claims brought against me in my capacity as an officer, director, employee or agent of Tornier; rights as a shareholder of Tornier; my rights to assert claims that are based on events occurring after this Release becomes effective; and any other rights which cannot be waived or release under applicable law. B. The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (“OWBPA”) applies to individuals age 40 and older and sets forth certain criteria for such individuals to waive their rights under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”) in connection with an exit incentive program or other employment termination program. I understand and have been advised that, if applicable, the above release of my Claims is subject to the terms of the OWBPA. The OWBPA provides that a covered individual cannot waive a right or claim under the ADEA unless the waiver is knowing and voluntary. If I am a covered individual, I acknowledge that I have been advised of this law, and I agree that I am signing this Release voluntarily, and with full knowledge of its consequences. I understand that the Employer is giving me twenty-one (21) days from the date I received a copy of this Release to decide whether I want to sign it. I acknowledge that I have been advised to use this time to consult with an attorney about the effect of this Release. If I sign this Release before the end of the twenty-one (21) day period it will be my personal, voluntary decision to do so, and will be done with full knowledge of my legal rights. I agree that material and/or immaterial changes to the attached Resignation Agreement to which this relates or this Release will not restart the running of this consideration period. I also acknowledge that the Agreement, this Release and any other attachments or exhibits have each been written in a way that I understand. C. The term “Claims” does not include my rights, if any, to claim the following: unemployment insurance benefits; workers compensation benefits; claims for my vested post-termination benefits under any 401(k) or similar tax-qualified retirement benefit plan; my rights to group health plan coverage pursuant to section 4980B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“COBRA”); my rights to enforce the terms of the Agreement or this Release; or my rights to assert claims that are based on events occurring after this Release becomes effective. D. Nothing in my Resignation Agreement or this Release interferes with my right to file or maintain a charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) or other local civil rights enforcement agency, or participate in any manner in an EEOC or other such agency investigation or proceeding. I understand, however, that I am waiving my right to recover individual relief including, but not limited to, back pay, front pay, reinstatement, attorneys’ fees, and/or punitive damages, in any administrative or legal action whether brought by the EEOC or other civil rights enforcement agency, me, or any other party. E. Nothing in this Release interferes with my right to challenge the knowing and voluntary nature of this Release under the ADEA and/or OWBPA. F. I agree that the Employer reserves any and all defenses, which it has or might have against any claims brought by me. This includes, but is not limited to, the Employer’s right to seek available costs and attorneys’ fees as allowed by law, and to have any monetary award granted to me, if any, reduced by the amount of money that I received in consideration for this Release.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Resignation Agreement and Release of Claims, Resignation Agreement (Wright Medical Group N.V.)

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Exclusions from Release. A. My Claims do not include my rights to enforce the terms of the Resignation Agreement dated as of October 1, 2015 between Tornier and me; my rights to enforce any terms of the Employment Agreement dated as of September 13June 10, 2010 and amended February 16, 2015 2013 between Tornier and me which survive the termination of my employment with Tornier; any right to defense, indemnification or contribution, whether pursuant to Tornier’s articles of association, certificate of incorporation or bylaws, or contract, applicable law or otherwise for claims brought against me in my capacity as an officer, director, employee or agent of Tornier; rights as a shareholder of Tornier; my rights to assert claims that are based on events occurring after this Release becomes effective; and any other rights which cannot be waived or release under applicable law. B. The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (“OWBPA”) applies to individuals age 40 and older and sets forth certain criteria for such individuals to waive their rights under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”) in connection with an exit incentive program or other employment termination program. I understand and have been advised that, if applicable, the above release of my Claims is subject to the terms of the OWBPA. The OWBPA provides that a covered individual cannot waive a right or claim under the ADEA unless the waiver is knowing and voluntary. If I am a covered individual, I acknowledge that I have been advised of this law, and I agree that I am signing this Release voluntarily, and with full knowledge of its consequences. I understand that the Employer is giving me twenty-one (21) days from the date I received a copy of this Release to decide whether I want to sign it. I acknowledge that I have been advised to use this time to consult with an attorney about the effect of this Release. If I sign this Release before the end of the twenty-one (21) day period it will be my personal, voluntary decision to do so, and will be done with full knowledge of my legal rights. I agree that material and/or immaterial changes to the attached Resignation Agreement to which this relates or this Release will not restart the running of this consideration period. I also acknowledge that the Agreement, this Release and any other attachments or exhibits have each been written in a way that I understand. C. The term “Claims” does not include my rights, if any, to claim the following: unemployment insurance benefits; workers compensation benefits; claims for my vested post-termination benefits under any 401(k) or similar tax-qualified retirement benefit plan; my rights to group health plan coverage pursuant to section 4980B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“COBRA”); my rights to enforce the terms of the Agreement or this Release; or my rights to assert claims that are based on events occurring after this Release becomes effective. D. Nothing in my Resignation Agreement or this Release interferes with my right to file or maintain a charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) or other local civil rights enforcement agency, or participate in any manner in an EEOC or other such agency investigation or proceeding. I understand, however, that I am waiving my right to recover individual relief including, but not limited to, back pay, front pay, reinstatement, attorneys’ fees, and/or punitive damages, in any administrative or legal action whether brought by the EEOC or other civil rights enforcement agency, me, or any other party. E. Nothing in this Release interferes with my right to challenge the knowing and voluntary nature of this Release under the ADEA and/or OWBPA. F. I agree that the Employer reserves any and all defenses, which it has or might have against any claims brought by me. This includes, but is not limited to, the Employer’s right to seek available costs and attorneys’ fees as allowed by law, and to have any monetary award granted to me, if any, reduced by the amount of money that I received in consideration for this Release.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Resignation Agreement (Wright Medical Group N.V.)

Exclusions from Release. A. My Claims do The parties agree that, in entering into this Agreement, Boor is not include my rights to enforce the terms releasing or waiving any of the Resignation Agreement dated following: a. Any right, benefit or claim that Boor may have to those certain Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units that have been issued to him, and which have vested prior to the Separation Date (the “Vested Awards”). Other than the Vested Awards, Boor acknowledges and agrees that he has no right to receive any equity or equity based awards, including, without limitation, Options, Restricted Stock Awards or Restricted Stock Units, whether or not granted prior to the Separation Date that are either unearned or unvested (the “Unvested Awards”) as of October 1, 2015 between Tornier the Separation Date. Boor agrees that the Unvested Awards are hereby forfeited and me; my that he has no further rights to enforce any terms of the Employment Agreement dated as of September 13, 2010 and amended February 16, 2015 between Tornier and me which survive the termination of my employment with Tornier; any right to defense, indemnification or contribution, whether pursuant to Tornier’s articles of association, certificate of incorporation or bylaws, or contract, applicable law or otherwise for claims brought against me in my capacity as an officer, director, employee or agent of Tornier; rights as a shareholder of Tornier; my rights to assert claims that are based on events occurring after this Release becomes effective; and any other rights which cannot be waived or release under applicable law. B. The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (“OWBPA”) applies to individuals age 40 and older and sets forth certain criteria for such individuals to waive their rights under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”) in connection with an exit incentive program or other employment termination program. I understand and have been advised that, if applicable, the above release of my Claims is subject respect to the terms Unvested Awards. A schedule listing the Vested and Unvested Awards has been provided to Boor and he acknowledges the receipt and accuracy of the OWBPA. The OWBPA provides that a covered individual cannot waive a schedule; and b. any right or claim under the ADEA unless Amended and Restated Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (“SERP”) by and between Boor and the waiver is knowing and voluntary. If I am a covered individualCompany dated May 6, I acknowledge that I 2009, as it may have been advised amended as of this lawthe date hereof. The parties agree that the amount of the Supplemental Retirement Benefit will be $77,274 per year, and I agree that I am signing this Release voluntarily, and with full knowledge of its consequences. I understand that the Employer is giving me twenty-one (21) days from the date I received a copy of this Release to decide whether I want to sign it. I acknowledge that I have been advised to use this time to consult with an attorney about the effect of this Release. If I sign this Release before the end of the twenty-one (21) day period it Supplemental Retirement Benefit will be my personal, voluntary decision to do sopaid, and will be done terminate, in accordance with full knowledge of my legal rights. I agree that material and/or immaterial changes to the attached Resignation Agreement to which this relates or this Release will not restart the running of this consideration period. I also acknowledge that the Agreement, this Release and any other attachments or exhibits have each been written in a way that I understand. C. The term “Claims” does not include my rights, if any, to claim the following: unemployment insurance benefits; workers compensation benefits; claims for my vested post-termination benefits under any 401(k) or similar tax-qualified retirement benefit plan; my rights to group health plan coverage pursuant to section 4980B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“COBRA”); my rights to enforce the terms of the SERP, including with respect to any applicable Delay Period; and c. any right, benefit or claim that Boor may have with respect to obligations of the Company contained in this Agreement or to be performed after the date hereof. (Sections 4.a., 4.b and 4.c. are referred to herein as the “Excluded Claims”). In addition to the foregoing, Boor acknowledges that this Release; or my rights to assert claims that are based on events occurring after this Release becomes effective. D. Nothing in my Resignation Agreement or this Release interferes with my right to file or maintain is not intended to: (a) prevent him from filing a charge or complaint, including a challenge to the validity of this Agreement, with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Commission; (“EEOC”b) prevent him from participating in any investigation or proceeding conducted by that agency; or (c) establish a condition precedent or other local civil rights enforcement barrier to exercising these rights. While Boor has the right to participate in an investigation by such agency, or participate in he understands that he is waiving his right to any manner in an EEOC or other such agency monetary recovery arising from any investigation or proceedingpursuit of claim on his behalf. I understand, however, Boor acknowledges that I am waiving my he has the right to recover individual relief including, but not limited to, back pay, front pay, reinstatement, attorneys’ fees, and/or punitive damages, in file a charge alleging a violation of the ADEA with any administrative or legal action whether brought by the EEOC or other civil rights enforcement agency, me, or any other party. E. Nothing in this Release interferes with my right agency and/or to challenge the knowing validity of the waiver and voluntary nature release of this Release any claim that he may have under the ADEA without either: (a) paying any amount to the Company that was previously paid by it to him; or (b) paying to the Company any other monetary amounts (such as attorney’s fees and/or OWBPAdamages). F. I agree that the Employer reserves any and all defenses, which it has or might have against any claims brought by me. This includes, but is not limited to, the Employer’s right to seek available costs and attorneys’ fees as allowed by law, and to have any monetary award granted to me, if any, reduced by the amount of money that I received in consideration for this Release.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Separation Agreement (Brightpoint Inc)

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Exclusions from Release. A. My Claims do not include my rights to enforce the terms of the Resignation Agreement dated as of October 1, 2015 between Tornier and me; my rights to enforce the terms of the Consulting Agreement dated as of [●], 2015 between Tornier and me; my rights to enforce any terms of the Employment Agreement dated as of September 134, 2010 and amended February 16, 2015 2012 between Tornier and me which survive the termination of my employment with Tornier; any right to defense, indemnification or contribution, whether pursuant to Tornier’s articles of association, certificate of incorporation or bylaws, or contract, applicable law or otherwise for claims brought against me in my capacity as an officer, director, employee or agent of Tornier; rights as a shareholder of Tornier; my rights to assert claims that are based on events occurring after this Release becomes effective; and any other rights which cannot be waived or release under applicable law. B. The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (“OWBPA”) applies to individuals age 40 and older and sets forth certain criteria for such individuals to waive their rights under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”) in connection with an exit incentive program or other employment termination program. I understand and have been advised that, if applicable, the above release of my Claims is subject to the terms of the OWBPA. The OWBPA provides that a covered individual cannot waive a right or claim under the ADEA unless the waiver is knowing and voluntary. If I am a covered individual, I acknowledge that I have been advised of this law, and I agree that I am signing this Release voluntarily, and with full knowledge of its consequences. I understand that the Employer is giving me twenty-one (21) days from the date I received a copy of this Release to decide whether I want to sign it. I acknowledge that I have been advised to use this time to consult with an attorney about the effect of this Release. If I sign this Release before the end of the twenty-one (21) day period it will be my personal, voluntary decision to do so, and will be done with full knowledge of my legal rights. I agree that material and/or immaterial changes to the attached Resignation Agreement to which this relates or this Release will not restart the running of this consideration period. I also acknowledge that the Agreement, this Release and any other attachments or exhibits have each been written in a way that I understand. C. The term “Claims” does not include my rights, if any, to claim the following: unemployment insurance benefits; workers compensation benefits; claims for my vested post-termination benefits under any 401(k) or similar tax-qualified retirement benefit plan; my rights to group health plan coverage pursuant to section 4980B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“COBRA”); my rights to enforce the terms of the Agreement or this Release; or my rights to assert claims that are based on events occurring after this Release becomes effective. D. Nothing in my Resignation Agreement or this Release interferes with my right to file or maintain a charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) or other local civil rights enforcement agency, or participate in any manner in an EEOC or other such agency investigation or proceeding. I understand, however, that I am waiving my right to recover individual relief including, but not limited to, back pay, front pay, reinstatement, attorneys’ fees, and/or punitive damages, in any administrative or legal action whether brought by the EEOC or other civil rights enforcement agency, me, or any other party. E. Nothing in this Release interferes with my right to challenge the knowing and voluntary nature of this Release under the ADEA and/or OWBPA. F. I agree that the Employer reserves any and all defenses, which it has or might have against any claims brought by me. This includes, but is not limited to, the Employer’s right to seek available costs and attorneys’ fees as allowed by law, and to have any monetary award granted to me, if any, reduced by the amount of money that I received in consideration for this Release.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Resignation Agreement (Wright Medical Group N.V.)

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