Health Care Coverage Payments. The Company shall pay to the Executive on a monthly basis during the Coverage Period a taxable cash payment equal to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (“COBRA”) premium for the highest level of coverage available under the Company’s group health plans, but reduced by the monthly amount that the Executive would pay for such coverage if the Executive was an active employee. “Coverage Period” shall mean the period commencing on the first day of the Severance Period and ending on the earlier of (i) the expiration of 24 months from the first day of the Severance Period, and (ii) the date that the Executive is eligible for coverage under the health care plans of a subsequent employer. The payments provided by this Section shall be conditioned upon the Executive being covered by the Company’s health care plans immediately prior to the Date of Termination. All other benefits, if any, due the Executive following termination pursuant to this Section 8(b) shall be determined in accordance with the plans, policies and practices of the Company; provided, however, that the Executive shall not participate in any severance plan, policy or program of the Company. The Severance Benefits are payments and benefits to which the Executive is not otherwise entitled, are given in consideration for the Release (as described in Section 8(h) below) and are in lieu of any severance plan, policy or program of the Company or any of its subsidiaries that may now or hereafter exist. The payments and benefits to be provided pursuant to this Section 8(b)(i) shall constitute liquidated damages and shall be deemed to satisfy and be in full and final settlement of all obligations of the Company to the Executive under this Agreement. The Executive acknowledges and agrees that such amounts are fair and reasonable, and are her sole and exclusive remedy, in lieu of all other remedies at law or in equity, with respect to the termination of her employment hereunder. If, during the Severance Period, the Executive breaches in any material respect any of her obligations under Section 9, or the Confidentiality Agreement, the Company may, upon written notice to the Executive (x) terminate the Severance Period and cease to make any further payments of the Severance Payment and (y) cease any health care coverage payments, except in each case as required by applicable law.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Nasdaq, Inc.), Employment Agreement (Nasdaq Omx Group, Inc.)
Health Care Coverage Payments. The Company shall pay to the Executive on a monthly basis during the Coverage Period a taxable cash payment equal to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (“COBRA”) premium for the highest level of coverage available under the Company’s group health plans, but reduced by the monthly amount that the Executive would pay for such coverage if the Executive was an active employee. “Coverage Period” shall mean the period commencing on the first day of the Severance Period and ending on the earlier of (i) the expiration of 24 months from the first day of the Severance Period, and (ii) the date that the Executive is eligible for coverage under the health care plans of a subsequent employer. The payments provided by this Section shall be conditioned upon the Executive being covered by the Company’s health care plans immediately prior to the Date of Termination. All other benefits, if any, due the Executive following termination pursuant to this Section 8(b) shall be determined in accordance with the plans, policies and practices of the Company; provided, however, that the Executive shall not participate in any severance plan, policy or program of the Company. The Severance Benefits are payments and benefits to which the Executive is not otherwise entitled, are given in consideration for the Release (as described in Section 8(h8(i) below) and are in lieu of any severance plan, policy or program of the Company or any of its subsidiaries that may now or hereafter exist. The payments and benefits to be provided pursuant to this Section 8(b)(i) shall constitute liquidated damages and shall be deemed to satisfy and be in full and final settlement of all obligations of the Company to the Executive under this Agreement. The Executive acknowledges and agrees that such amounts are fair and reasonable, and are her his sole and exclusive remedy, in lieu of all other remedies at law or in equity, with respect to the termination of her his employment hereunder. If, during the Severance Period, the Executive breaches in any material respect any of her his obligations under Section 9, or the Confidentiality Agreement, the Company may, upon written notice to the Executive (x) terminate the Severance Period and cease to make any further payments of the Severance Payment and (y) cease any health care coverage payments, except in each case as required by applicable law.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Nasdaq Omx Group, Inc.), Employment Agreement (Nasdaq Omx Group, Inc.)
Health Care Coverage Payments. The Company shall pay to the Executive on a monthly basis during the Coverage Period a taxable cash payment equal to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (“COBRA”) premium for the highest level of coverage available under the Company’s group health plans, but reduced by the monthly amount that the Executive would pay for such coverage if the Executive was an active employee. “Coverage Period” shall mean the period commencing on the first day of the Severance Period and ending on the earlier of (i) the expiration of 24 18 months from the first day of the Severance Period, and (ii) the date that the Executive is eligible for coverage under the health care plans of a subsequent employer. The payments provided by this Section shall be conditioned upon the Executive being covered by the Company’s health care plans immediately prior to the Date of Termination. All other benefits, if any, due the Executive following termination pursuant to this Section 8(b) shall be determined in accordance with the plans, policies and practices of the Company; provided, however, that the Executive shall not participate in any severance plan, policy or program of the Company. The Severance Benefits are payments and benefits to which the Executive is not otherwise entitled, are given in consideration for the Release (as described in Section 8(h) below) and are in lieu of any severance plan, policy or program of the Company or any of its subsidiaries that may now or hereafter exist. The payments and benefits to be provided pursuant to this Section 8(b)(i) shall constitute liquidated damages and shall be deemed to satisfy and be in full and final settlement of all obligations of the Company to the Executive under this Agreement. The Executive acknowledges and agrees that such amounts are fair and reasonable, and are her his sole and exclusive remedy, in lieu of all other remedies at law or in equity, with respect to the termination of her his employment hereunder. If, during the Severance Period, the Executive breaches in any material respect any of her his obligations under Section 9, or the Confidentiality Agreement, the Company may, upon written notice to the Executive (x) terminate the Severance Period and cease to make any further payments of the Severance Payment and (y) cease any health care coverage payments, except in each case as required by applicable law..
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Nasdaq, Inc.)
Health Care Coverage Payments. The Provided the Executive is covered by the Company’s health care plans immediately prior to the Termination Date, the Company shall pay to the Executive on a monthly basis basis, during the Coverage two-year period commencing on the first day of the Severance Period (or such shorter period ending as of the initial date the Executive is eligible for coverage under the health care plans of a subsequent employer), a taxable cash payment equal to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (“COBRA”) premium for the highest level of coverage available under the Company’s group health plans, but reduced by the monthly amount that the Executive would pay for such coverage if the Executive was an active employee. “Coverage Period” shall mean the period commencing on the first day of the Severance Period and ending on the earlier of (i) the expiration of 24 months from the first day of the Severance Period, and (ii) the date that the Executive is eligible for coverage under the health care plans of a subsequent employer. The payments provided by this Section shall be conditioned upon the Executive being covered by the Company’s health care plans immediately prior to the Date of Termination. All other benefits, if any, due the Executive following termination pursuant to this Section 8(b) 6.3 shall be determined in accordance with the plans, policies and practices of the Company; provided, however, that provided the Executive shall not be entitled to participate in any other severance plan, policy or program of the Company. The Severance Benefits are payments and benefits to which the Executive is not otherwise entitled, are given in consideration for the Release (as described in Section 8(h) below6.7) and are in lieu of any severance plan, policy or program of the Company or any of its subsidiaries that may now or hereafter exist. The payments and benefits to be provided pursuant to this Section 8(b)(i) 6.3 shall constitute liquidated damages and shall be deemed to satisfy and be in full and final settlement of all obligations of the Company to the Executive under this Agreement. The Executive acknowledges and agrees that such amounts are fair and reasonable, and are her his sole and exclusive remedy, in lieu of all other remedies at law or in equity, with respect to the termination of her his employment hereunder. If, during the Severance Period, the Executive breaches in any material respect any of her his obligations under Section 97, or the Confidentiality Agreement, the Company may, upon written notice to the Executive (xa) terminate the Severance Period and cease to make any further payments of the Severance Payment and (yb) cease any health care coverage payments, except in each case as required by applicable law.
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Health Care Coverage Payments. The Company shall pay to the Executive on a monthly basis during the Coverage Period a taxable cash payment equal to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (“COBRA”) premium for the highest level of coverage available under the Company’s group health plans, but reduced by the monthly amount that the Executive would pay for such coverage if the Executive was an active employee. “Coverage Period” shall mean the period commencing on the first day of the Severance Period and ending on the earlier of (i) the expiration of 24 months from the first day of the Severance Period, and (ii) the date that the Executive is eligible for coverage under the health care plans of a subsequent employer. The payments provided by this Section shall be conditioned upon the Executive being covered by the Company’s health care plans immediately prior to the Date of Termination. All other benefits, if any, due the Executive following termination pursuant to this Section 8(b) shall be determined in accordance with the plans, policies and practices of the Company; provided, however, that the Executive shall not participate in any severance plan, policy or program of the Company. The Severance Benefits are payments and benefits to which the Executive is not otherwise entitled, are given in consideration for the Release (as described in Section 8(h) below) and are in lieu of any severance plan, policy or program of the Company or any of its subsidiaries that may now or hereafter exist. The payments and benefits to be provided pursuant to this Section 8(b)(i) shall constitute liquidated damages and shall be deemed to satisfy and be in full and final settlement of all obligations of the Company to the Executive under this Agreement. The Executive acknowledges and agrees that such amounts are fair and reasonable, and are her sole and exclusive remedy, in lieu of all other remedies at law or in equity, with respect to the termination of her employment hereunder. If, during the Severance Period, the Executive breaches in any material respect any of her obligations under Section 9, or the Confidentiality Continuing Obligations Agreement, the Company may, upon written notice to the Executive (x) terminate the Severance Period and cease to make any further payments of the Severance Payment and (y) cease any health care coverage payments, except in each case as required by applicable law.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Nasdaq, Inc.)