Common use of Release by Employee Clause in Contracts

Release by Employee. In consideration of receipt of the Severance Pay and Severance Benefits, Employee hereby releases and waives, on behalf of himself, his heirs, estate, beneficiaries and assigns, all claims of any kind or character for loss, damage or injury arising from, based upon, connected in any way with, or relating to the following (“Claims”): • the employment of Employee by Apache, including the termination of Employee’s employment; • employment discrimination in violation of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; • employment discrimination in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; • any violations of federal, state or local statutes, ordinances, regulations, rules, decisions or laws; • retaliation under the whistleblower provisions of Section 806 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 or any other anti-retaliation law; • failure to act in good faith and deal fairly; • injuries, illness or disabilities of Employee; • exposure of Employee to toxic or hazardous materials; • stress, anxiety or mental anguish; • discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin or another basis; • sexual harassment; • defamation based on statements of Apache or others; • breach of an express or implied employment contract; • compensation or reimbursement of Employee; • unfair employment practices; and • any act or omission by or on behalf of Apache.

Release by Employee. In consideration of receipt of the Severance Pay and Severance Benefits, Employee hereby releases and waives, on behalf of himself, his heirs, estate, beneficiaries and assigns, all claims of any kind or character for loss, damage or injury arising from, based upon, connected in any way with, or relating to the following (“Claims”): • the employment of Employee by Apache, including the termination of Employee’s employment; • employment discrimination in violation of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; • employment discrimination in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; • any violations of federal, state or local statutes, ordinances, regulations, rules, decisions or laws; • retaliation under the whistleblower provisions of Section 806 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 or any other anti-retaliation law; • failure to act in good faith and deal fairly; • injuries, illness or disabilities of Employee; • exposure of Employee to toxic or hazardous materials; • stress, anxiety or mental anguish; • discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin or another basis; • sexual harassment; • defamation based on statements of Apache or others; • breach of an express or implied employment contract; • compensation or reimbursement of Employee; • any claim that he is covered under any Change of Control provisions, with the exception of those explicitly provided for in this agreement pertaining to (i) the continuation of vesting of Apache Corporation equity, as provided under the Additional Severance Benefits section above, and (ii) the equivalent value of the TSR and the Business Performance Shares under the Additional Severance Benefits section above. • unfair employment practices; and • any act or omission by or on behalf of Apache.

Release by Employee. In consideration of receipt of the Severance Pay and Severance BenefitsResignation Consideration, Employee hereby releases and waives, on behalf of himself, his heirs, estate, beneficiaries and assigns, all claims of any kind or character for loss, damage or injury arising from, based upon, connected in any way with, or relating to the following (“Claims”): • the employment of Employee by Apache, including the termination of Employee’s employment; • employment discrimination in violation of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; • employment discrimination in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; • any violations of federal, state or local statutes, ordinances, regulations, rules, decisions or laws; • retaliation under the whistleblower provisions of Section 806 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 or any other anti-retaliation law; • failure to act in good faith and deal fairly; • injuries, illness or disabilities of Employee; • exposure of Employee to toxic or hazardous materials; • stress, anxiety or mental anguish; • discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin or another basis; • sexual harassment; • defamation based on statements of Apache or others; others • breach of an express or implied employment contract; • compensation or reimbursement of Employee; • unfair employment practices; and • any act or omission by or on behalf of Apache.

Release by Employee. In consideration of receipt of the Severance Pay and Severance Benefits, Employee hereby releases and waives, on behalf of himself, his heirs, estate, beneficiaries and assigns, all claims of any kind or character for loss, damage or injury arising from, based upon, connected in any way with, or relating to the following (“Claims”): • the employment of Employee by Apache, including the termination of Employee’s employment; • employment discrimination in violation of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; • employment discrimination in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; #5738752 • any violations of federal, state or local statutes, ordinances, regulations, rules, decisions or laws; • retaliation under the whistleblower provisions of Section 806 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 or any other anti-retaliation law; • failure to act in good faith and deal fairly; • injuries, illness or disabilities of Employee; • exposure of Employee to toxic or hazardous materials; • stress, anxiety or mental anguish; • discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin or another basis; • sexual harassment; • defamation based on statements of Apache or others; • breach of an express or implied employment contract; • compensation or reimbursement of Employee; • unfair employment practices; and • any act or omission by or on behalf of Apache.