Common use of Release by Employee Clause in Contracts

Release by Employee. Employee, on behalf of himself and his respective past, present, and future representatives, attorneys, agents, heirs, successors and assigns, hereby releases the Company and its affiliates and their respective past, present, and future employees, directors, officers, representatives, attorneys, agents, heirs, successors and assigns, and each of them (collectively, the “Released Parties”), from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, obligations, damages, and liabilities, whether or not now known, suspected, or claimed, that Employee may possess against the Company arising from his employment up to, until, and including the Effective Date of this Agreement, other than claims, demands, causes of action, obligations, damages, and liabilities arising from the fraud or gross misconduct of the Released Parties (the “Released Claims”) . Without limiting the generality of this release, Employee agrees to waive any and all Released Claims against the Released Parties arising from employment with the Company, and covenants not to xxx them for any such claims including, but not limited to, those based on state or federal law regarding age, sex (including sexual harassment), religion, handicap, national origin or other discrimination, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act (including the Equal Pay Act), the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Texas Labor Code, the Texas Administrative Code, any other applicable state or local codes or ordinances, and contract or tort claims, whether such claim be based upon an action filed by Employee or a governmental agency, and any and all claims for attorneys’ fees and/or costs. The Parties agree that the release set forth in this Paragraph shall be and remain in effect in all respects as a complete and general release as to the matters released. This release does not extend to any obligations incurred under this Agreement or to any obligations under the Bylaws of the Company to Employee with regard to indemnification and advancement of expenses to or for the benefit of Employee.

Release by Employee. Employee, on behalf of himself and his respective past, present, and future representatives, attorneys, agents, heirs, successors and assigns, hereby releases the Company and its affiliates and their respective past, present, and future employees, directors, officers, representatives, attorneys, agents, heirs, successors and assigns, and each of them (collectively, the “Released Parties”), from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, obligations, damages, and liabilities, whether or not now known, suspected, or claimed, that Employee may possess against the Company arising from his employment up to, until, and including the Effective Date of this Agreement, other than claims, demands, causes of action, obligations, damages, and liabilities arising from the fraud or gross misconduct of the Released Parties (the “Released Claims”) ). Without limiting the generality of this release, Employee agrees to waive any and all Released Claims against the Released Parties arising from employment with the Company, and covenants not to xxx them for any such claims including, but not limited to, those based on state or federal law regarding age, sex (including sexual harassment), religion, handicap, national origin or other discrimination, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act (including the Equal Pay Act), the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Texas Labor Code, the Texas Administrative Code, any other applicable state or local codes or ordinances, and contract or tort claims, whether such claim be based upon an action filed by Employee or a governmental agency, and any and all claims for attorneys’ fees and/or costs. The Parties agree that the release set forth in this Paragraph shall be and remain in effect in all respects as a complete and general release as to the matters released. This release does not extend to any obligations incurred under this Agreement or to any obligations under the Bylaws of the Company to Employee with regard to indemnification and advancement of expenses to or for the benefit of Employee.

Release by Employee. In consideration for the Company’s release of Employee, on behalf of himself Employee unconditionally, fully and his respective pastforever waives, presentreleases, discharges, agrees to hold harmless, and future representatives, attorneys, agents, heirs, successors and assigns, hereby releases the Company and its affiliates and their respective past, present, and future employees, directors, officers, representatives, attorneys, agents, heirs, successors and assigns, and each of them (collectively, the “Released Parties”), from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, obligations, damages, and liabilities, whether or not now known, suspected, or claimed, that Employee may possess against the Company arising from his employment up to, until, and including the Effective Date of this Agreement, other than claims, demands, causes of action, obligations, damages, and liabilities arising from the fraud or gross misconduct of the Released Parties (the “Released Claims”) . Without limiting the generality of this release, Employee agrees to waive any and all Released Claims against the Released Parties arising from employment with the Company, and covenants promises not to xxx them the Company and/or its Affiliates, from and for any such claims includingclaim, action or right of any sort, known or unknown, arising on or before the Effective Date. (a) This release includes, but is not limited to, those based any claim arising out of or related to the following: any claim for any wages, salary, bonus, compensation, sick time, vacation time, paid leave or other remuneration of any kind; any claim for additional or different compensation or benefits of any sort, including any participation in any severance pay plan; any claim of discrimination or retaliation on state or federal law regarding the basis of age, sex (including sexual harassment)race, sex, religion, handicapmarital status, sexual preference, national origin origin, handicap or other discriminationdisability, veteran status, or special disabled veteran status; any claim arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Age Discrimination in Employment ActAct of 1967, the Fair Labor Standards Employee Retirement Income Security Act (including the Equal Pay Act)of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Fair Labor Standards Act of 19641938, the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act, Chapter 451 of the Texas Labor Code, or the Texas Administrative CodePayday Law, as such statutes may be amended from time to time; any other claim based on any statutory prohibition; any claim arising out of or related to an express or implied employment contract, any other applicable contract affecting terms and conditions of employment, or a covenant of good faith and fair dealing; any tort claim or other claim for personal injury, death or property damage or loss; any claim for fraud or misrepresentation; and any personal gain with respect to any claim arising under any whistleblower or qui tam provisions of any state or local codes federal law. (b) Employee represents that Employee has read and understands this release provision and that (i) rights and claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 are among the rights and claims against the Company that Employee is releasing and (ii) Employee is not releasing any rights or ordinancesclaims arising after the Effective Date. (c) Nothing in this Agreement prevents Employee from filing a claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) or the Texas Commission on Human Rights (“TCHR”) or participating in any investigation or proceeding conducted by the EEOC or TCHR; provided, however, Employee understands and contract or tort claims, whether such claim be based upon an action filed by Employee or a governmental agency, and agrees that he is waiving any and all claims for attorneys’ fees and/or costs. The Parties agree that the release set forth in this Paragraph shall be and remain in effect in all respects rights to recover any monetary or personal relief or recovery as a complete and general release as to the matters released. This release does not extend to any obligations incurred under this Agreement result of such proceeding or to any obligations under the Bylaws of the Company to Employee with regard to indemnification and advancement of expenses to or for the benefit of Employeesubsequent legal action.

Release by Employee. Employee, on behalf of himself and his respective past, present, and future representatives, attorneys, agents, heirs, successors and assigns, hereby releases the Company and its affiliates and their respective past, present, and future employees, directors, officers, representatives, attorneys, agents, heirs, successors and assigns, and each of them (collectively, the “Released Parties”), from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, obligations, damages, and liabilities, whether or not now known, suspected, or claimed, that Employee may possess against the Company arising from his employment up to, until, and including the Effective Date of this Agreement, other than claims, demands, causes of action, obligations, damages, and liabilities arising from the fraud or gross misconduct of the Released Parties (the “Released Claims”) . Without limiting the generality of this release, Employee agrees to waive any and all Released Claims against the Released Parties arising from employment with the Company, and covenants not to xxx them for any such claims including, but not limited to, those based on state or federal law regarding age, sex (including sexual harassment), religion, handicap, national origin or other discrimination, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act (including the Equal Pay Act), the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Texas Labor Code, the Texas Administrative Code, any other applicable state or local codes or ordinances, and contract or tort claims, whether such claim be based upon an action filed by Employee or a governmental agency, and any and all claims for attorneys’ fees and/or costs. The Parties agree that the release set forth in this Paragraph shall be and remain in effect in all respects as a complete and general release as to the matters released. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to waive claims (i) for unemployment or workers’ compensation benefits, (ii) for vested rights under ERISA-covered employee benefit plans as applicable on the date Employee signs this Agreement, (iii) that may arise after Employee signs this Agreement, (iv) for reimbursement of expenses under the Company’s expense reimbursement policies, or (v) which cannot be released by private agreement. In addition, nothing in this Agreement including but not limited to the acknowledgments, release of claims, proprietary information, confidentiality, cooperation, and non-disparagement provisions, (x) limits or affects Employee’s right to challenge the validity of this Agreement under the ADEA or the OWBPA, (y) prevents Employee from filing a charge or complaint with or from participating in an investigation or proceeding conducted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, National Labor Relations Board, the Securities and Exchange Commission, or any other any federal, state or local agency charged with the enforcement of any laws, including providing documents or any other information, or (z) limits Employee from exercising rights under Section 7 of the NLRA to engage in protected, concerted activity with other employees, although by signing this Agreement Employee is waiving rights to individual relief (including backpay, frontpay, reinstatement or other legal or equitable relief) in any charge, complaint, or lawsuit or other proceeding brought by Employee or on Employee’s behalf by any third party, except for any right Employee may have to receive a payment or award from a government agency (and not the Company) for information provided to the government agency or otherwise where prohibited. This release also does not extend to any obligations incurred under this Agreement or to any obligations under the Bylaws of the Company to Employee with regard to indemnification and advancement of expenses to or for the benefit of Employee.

Release by Employee. Employee, on behalf of himself herself and his her respective past, present, and future representatives, attorneys, agents, heirs, successors and assigns, hereby releases the Company and its affiliates and their respective past, present, and future employees, directors, officers, representatives, attorneys, agents, heirs, successors and assigns, and each of them (collectively, the “Company Released Parties”), from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, obligations, damages, and liabilities, whether or not now known, suspected, or claimed, that Employee may possess against the Company arising from his her employment up to, until, and including the Effective Date of this Agreement, other than claims, demands, causes of action, obligations, damages, and liabilities arising from the fraud or gross misconduct of the Company Released Parties (the “Employee Released Claims”) . Without limiting the generality of this release, Employee agrees to waive any and all Employee Released Claims against the Company Released Parties arising from employment with the Company, and covenants not to xxx them for any such claims including, but not limited to, those based on state or federal law regarding age, sex (including sexual harassment), religion, handicap, national origin or other discrimination, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act (including the Equal Pay Act), the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Texas Labor Code, the Texas Administrative Code, any other applicable state or local codes or ordinances, and contract or tort claims, whether such claim be based upon an action filed by Employee or a governmental agency, and any and all claims for attorneys’ fees and/or costs. The Parties agree that the release set forth in this Paragraph shall be and remain in effect in all respects as a complete and general release as to the matters released. This release does not extend to any obligations incurred under this Agreement or Agreement, to any obligations under the Bylaws of the Company to Employee with regard to indemnification and advancement of expenses to or for the benefit of EmployeeEmployee or to any Company obligations for the payment of any compensation, in any form, to Employee under the Employment Agreement.