Inability to Perform Duties. If, during the Term of Employment, Executive should become physically or mentally disabled, such that he is unable to perform his duties under Sections I (A) and (C) hereof for (i) a period of six (6) consecutive months or (ii) for shorter periods that add up to six (6) months in any eight (8)-month period, by written notice to the Executive, Company may terminate this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive’s employment shall terminate upon Executive incurring a “separation from service” under the medical leave rules of Section 409A. In that case, no further amounts or benefits shall be payable to Executive, except that until (i) he is no longer disabled or (ii) he becomes 65 years old — whichever happens first — Executive may be entitled to receive continued coverage under the relevant medical or disability plans to the extent permitted by such plans and to the extent such benefits continue to be provided to the Company executives at Executive’s level in the Company generally, provided that in the case of any continued coverage under one or more of Company’s medical plans, if Company determines in good faith that the provision of continued medical coverage at Company’s sole or partial expense may result in Federal taxation of the benefit provided thereunder to Executive or his dependents because such benefits are provided by a self-insured basis by Company, then Executive shall be obligated to pay the full monthly COBRA or similar premium for such coverage. In such event, the Company shall pay Executive, in a lump sum, an amount equivalent to the monthly premium for COBRA coverage for the remaining balance of the Term of Employment.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Discovery Communications, Inc.)
Inability to Perform Duties. If, during the Term of Employment, Executive should become physically or mentally disabled, such that he is unable to perform his duties under Sections I (A) and (C) I.A or C hereof for (i) a period of six (6) consecutive months or (ii) for shorter periods that add up to six (6) months in any eight (8)-month period, by written notice to the Executive, Company may terminate this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive’s employment shall terminate upon Executive incurring a “separation from service” under the medical leave rules of Section 409A. In that the foregoing case, except as provided below, no further amounts or benefits shall be payable to Executive, except that until (i) he is no longer disabled or (ii) he becomes 65 years old — whichever happens first — Executive may shall be entitled to receive continued coverage under the relevant medical or disability plans to the extent permitted by such plans and to the extent such benefits continue to be provided to the Company executives at Executive’s level in the Company generally, provided that in the case of any continued coverage under one or more of Company’s medical plans, if Company determines in good faith determines that the provision of continued medical coverage at Company’s sole or partial expense may result in Federal taxation of the benefit provided thereunder to Executive or his dependents because such benefits are provided by a self-insured basis by Company, then Executive shall be obligated to pay the full monthly COBRA or similar premium cost for such coverage. In such eventthe event the Company terminates Executive’s employment during the Term of Employment due to physical or mental disability, the Company shall pay to Executive or to his representative, within thirty (30) days of Executive’s termination date, in a lump sum, an amount equivalent to pro rata portion of the monthly premium for COBRA coverage Executive’s bonus for the remaining balance year in which the termination occurs, determined at target level. For purposes of this Agreement, Executive’s termination of employment by Company during the Term of EmploymentEmployment due to Executive’s physical or mental disability shall not constitute a voluntary termination of employment by Executive.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Discovery Communications, Inc.)
Inability to Perform Duties. If, during the Term of Employment, Executive should become physically or mentally disabled, such that he is unable to perform his duties under Sections I (AI(A) and (C) hereof for (i) a period of six (6) consecutive months months, or (ii) for shorter periods that add up to six (6) months in any eight (8)-month period, by written notice to the Executive, Company may terminate this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive’s employment shall terminate upon Executive incurring a “separation from service” under the medical leave rules of Section 409A. In that case, the Parties agree that Company shall pay to Executive in accordance with applicable law: (1) any and all compensation due to Executive, paid in accordance with the Company’s standard payroll practices, and (2) any and all other earned, accrued or vested benefits that Executive was entitled to receive in accordance with the terms of the applicable Company benefit plan, including the provisions of such plans governing the time and manner of payment, and that no further amounts or benefits shall be payable to Executive, hereunder except that until (i1) he is no longer disabled or (ii2) he becomes 65 years old — whichever happens first — Executive may be entitled to receive continued coverage under the relevant medical or disability plans to the extent permitted by such plans and to the extent such benefits continue to be provided to the Company executives at Executive’s level in the Company generally, ; provided that in the case of any continued coverage under one or more of the Company’s medical plans, if the Company determines in good faith that the provision of the continued medical coverage at the Company’s sole or partial expense may result in Federal taxation taxability of the benefit benefits provided thereunder to Executive or his dependents because such benefits are provided by on a self-insured basis by the Company, then Executive shall be obligated to pay the full monthly COBRA or similar premium for such coverage. In such event, the Company shall pay Executive, in a lump sum, an amount equivalent to the monthly premium for COBRA coverage for the remaining balance of the Term of Employment.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Discovery Communications, Inc.)
Inability to Perform Duties. If, during the Term of Employment, Executive should become physically or mentally disabled, such that he is unable to perform his duties under Sections I (AI(A) and (C) hereof for (i) a period of six (6) consecutive months or (ii) for shorter periods that add up to six (6) months in any eight (8)-month period, by written notice to the Executive, Company may terminate this Agreement. No further amounts or benefits shall be payable except earned but unpaid base salary and those benefits that may vest in accordance with the controlling documents for other relevant Company benefits programs, which shall be paid in accordance with the terms of such other Company benefit programs, including the terms governing the time and manner of payment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive’s 's employment shall terminate upon Executive incurring a “separation from service” under the medical leave rules of Section 409A. In that case, no further amounts or benefits shall be payable to Executive, except that until (i) he is no longer disabled or (ii) he becomes 65 years old — -- whichever happens first — - Executive may be entitled to receive continued coverage under the relevant medical or disability plans to the extent permitted by such plans and to the extent such benefits continue to be provided to the Company executives at Executive’s 's level in the Company generally, provided that in the case of any continued coverage under one or more of Company’s 's medical plans, if Company determines in good faith that the provision of continued medical coverage at Company’s 's sole or partial expense may result in Federal taxation of the benefit provided thereunder to Executive or his dependents because such benefits are provided by a self-insured basis by Company, then Executive shall be obligated to pay the full monthly COBRA or similar premium for such coverage. In such event, the Company shall pay Executive, in a lump sum, an amount equivalent to the monthly premium for COBRA coverage for the remaining balance of the Term of Employment.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Discovery Communications, Inc.)
Inability to Perform Duties. If, during the Term of Employment, Executive should become physically or mentally disabled, such that he is unable to perform his duties under Sections I (A) and (C) hereof for (i) a period of six (6) consecutive months or (ii) for shorter periods that add up to six (6) months in any eight (8)-month period, by written notice to the Executive, Company may terminate this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive’s employment shall terminate upon Executive incurring a “separation from service” under the medical leave rules of Section 409A. In that case, no further amounts or benefits shall be payable to Executive, except that Executive shall receive the Accrued Benefits, and, until (i) he is no longer disabled or (ii) he becomes 65 years old — -- whichever happens first — – Executive may be entitled to receive continued coverage under the relevant medical or disability plans to the extent permitted by such plans and to the extent such benefits continue to be provided to the Company executives at Executive’s level in similarly situated senior executive of the Company generally, provided that in the case of any continued coverage under one or more of Company’s medical plans, if Company determines in good faith that the provision of continued medical coverage at Company’s sole or partial expense may result in Federal taxation of the benefit provided thereunder to Executive or his dependents because such benefits are provided by a self-insured basis by Company, then Executive shall be obligated to pay the full monthly COBRA or similar premium for such coverage. In such event, the Company shall pay Executive, in a lump sum, within 30 days following the Company’s determination that the benefits may be taxable, an amount equivalent to the monthly premium for COBRA coverage for 18 months (based on the remaining balance of COBRA rates then in effect) on a net after-tax basis (assuming Executive pays taxes at the Term of Employmenthighest marginal rates in the applicable jurisdictions).
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Discovery Communications, Inc.)
Inability to Perform Duties. If, during the Term of Employment, Executive should become physically or mentally disabled, such that he she is unable to perform his her duties under Sections I (AI(A) and (C) hereof for (i) a period of six (6) consecutive months or (ii) for shorter periods that add up to six (6) months in any eight (8)-month period, by written notice to the Executive, Company may terminate this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive’s employment shall terminate upon Executive incurring a “separation from service” under the medical leave rules of Section 409A. In that case, no further amounts or benefits shall be payable to Executive, except that until (i) he she is no longer disabled or (ii) he she becomes 65 years old — -- whichever happens first — -- Executive may be entitled to receive continued coverage under the relevant medical or disability plans to the extent permitted by such plans and to the extent such benefits continue to be provided to the Company executives at Executive’s level in the Company generally, provided that in the case of any continued coverage under one or more of Company’s medical plans, if Company determines in good faith that the provision of continued medical coverage at Company’s sole or partial expense may result in Federal taxation of the benefit provided thereunder to Executive or his her dependents because such benefits are provided by a self-insured basis by Company, then Executive shall be obligated to pay the full monthly COBRA or similar premium for such coverage. In such event, the Company shall pay Executive, in a lump sum, an amount equivalent to the monthly premium for COBRA coverage for the remaining balance of the Term of Employment.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Discovery Communications, Inc.)
Inability to Perform Duties. If, during the Term of Employment, Executive should become physically or mentally disabled, such that he is unable to perform his duties under Sections I (A) and (C) hereof for (i) a period of six (6) consecutive months or (ii) for shorter periods that add up to six (6) months in any eight (8)-month period, by written notice to the Executive, Company may terminate this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive’s employment shall terminate upon Executive incurring a “separation from service” under the medical leave rules of Section 409A. In that case, no further amounts or benefits shall be payable to Executive, except that until (i) he is no longer disabled or (ii) he becomes 65 years old — -- whichever happens first — -- Executive may be entitled to receive continued coverage under the relevant medical or disability plans to the extent permitted by such plans and to the extent such benefits continue to be provided to the Company executives at Executive’s level in the Company generally, provided that in the case of any continued coverage under one or more of Company’s medical plans, if Company determines in good faith that the provision of continued medical coverage at Company’s sole or partial expense may result in Federal taxation of the benefit provided thereunder to Executive or his dependents because such benefits are provided by on a self-insured basis by Company, then Executive shall be obligated to pay the full monthly COBRA or similar premium for such coverage. In such event, the Company shall pay Executive, in a lump sum, an amount equivalent to the monthly premium for COBRA coverage for the remaining balance of the Term of Employment.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Discovery Communications, Inc.)