Common use of Release by Employee Clause in Contracts

Release by Employee. Employee agrees that Employee would not be entitled to the consideration and benefits set forth in Section 2 and Section 4 hereof absent Employee’s execution and fulfillment of this Agreement. As a consequence of execution of this Agreement, Hain and its current and former officers, directors, employees, agents, investors, attorneys, creditors, counsel, shareholders, administrators, affiliates, divisions, subsidiaries, predecessor and successor corporations and assigns and any other affiliated or related person or entity (the “Releasees”) have no outstanding obligations to Employee. Employee, on Employee’s own behalf, and on behalf of Employee’s present and former heirs, family members, executors, creditors, agents, assigns and any other affiliated or related person or entity, hereby fully and forever releases Hain and the other Releasees from, and agrees not to sue concerning, any claim, duty, obligation or cause of action relating to any matters of any kind, whether presently known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, that Employee may possess up to and including the Effective Date of this Agreement, including, without limitation: a. any and all claims relating to or arising from Employee's employment with Xxxx, or the termination of that employment; b. any and all claims relating to, or arising from, Employee's right to purchase, or actual purchase of, shares of Company stock, including, but not limited to, any claims for fraud, misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of duty under applicable state corporate law, and securities fraud under any state or federal law; c. any and all claims under the law of any jurisdiction, including, but not limited to, wrongful discharge of employment; constructive discharge from employment; termination in violation of public policy; discrimination; breach of contract, both express and implied; breach of a covenant of good faith and fair dealing, both express and implied; promissory estoppel; negligent or intentional infliction of emotional distress; negligent or intentional misrepresentation; negligent or intentional interference with contract or prospective economic advantage; unfair business practices; defamation; libel; slander; negligence; personal injury; assault; qui tam; whistleblower, battery; invasion of privacy; false imprisonment; and conversion; d. any and all claims for violation of any federal, state or municipal statute, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Civil Rights Act of 1991; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974; the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act; the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act; the Family and Medical Leave Act; the Fair Credit Reporting Act; the New York State Executive Law (including its Human Rights Law); the New York City Administrative Code (including its Human Rights Law); the New York State Labor Law; the New York wage, wage payment, wage theft and wage-hour laws; and the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act; e. any and all claims for violation of the federal, or any state, constitution; f. any and all claims arising out of any other laws and regulations relating to employment or employment discrimination; g. any claim for any loss, cost, damage, or expense arising out of any dispute over the non-withholding or other tax treatment of any of the proceeds received by Employee as a result of this Agreement; and h. any and all claims for attorneys’ fees and costs. Hain and Employee agree that the release set forth in this Section shall be and remain in effect in all respects as a complete general release as to the matters released for all time. Employee agrees and understands this Agreement provides a full and final general release covering all known and unknown and anticipated and unanticipated injuries, debts, or damages which may have arisen, or which may arise, connected with all matters from the beginning of time to the Effective Date, as well as those injuries, debts, claims or damages now known or disclosed which may have arisen, or which may arise, from Employee’s employment with or separation from Hain on the Termination Date. This release is not intended to bar claims for workers’ compensation benefits or unemployment insurance benefits, but Employee acknowledges that Employee is not aware of any work-related condition or injury. Moreover, Employee and Hain acknowledge that this Agreement does not limit either party’s right, where applicable, to file or participate in an investigation, hearing, whistleblower proceeding, or other federal, state or local governmental agency (“Governmental Agency”) proceeding, but Employee waives the right to any personal remedy, to the maximum extent permitted by law, except that this Agreement does not limit Employee’s right to receive an award for information provided to any Governmental Agency.

Release by Employee. Employee agrees that Employee he/she would not be entitled to the consideration and benefits set forth in Section Sections 2 and Section 4 hereof 3 absent Employee’s his/her execution and fulfillment of this Agreement. As a consequence of execution of this Agreement, Hain and its current and former officers, directors, employees, agents, investors, attorneys, creditors, counsel, shareholders, administrators, affiliates, divisions, subsidiaries, predecessor and successor corporations and assigns and any other affiliated or related person or entity (the “Releasees”) have no outstanding obligations to EmployeeEmployee except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement. Employee, on Employee’s his/her own behalf, and on behalf of Employee’s his/her present and former heirs, family members, executors, creditors, agents, assigns and any other affiliated or related person or entity, hereby fully and forever releases Hain and the other Releasees from, and agrees not to sue xxx concerning, any claim, duty, obligation or cause of action relating to any matters of any kind, whether presently known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, that Employee may possess up to as of and including on the Effective Date of this Agreement, including, without limitation: a. any and all claims relating to or arising from Employee's employment with XxxxHain, or the termination of that employment; b. any and all claims relating to, or arising from, Employee's right to purchase, or actual purchase of, shares of Company stock, including, but not limited to, any claims for fraud, misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of duty under applicable state corporate law, and securities fraud under any state or federal law; c. any and all claims under the law of any jurisdiction, including, but not limited to, wrongful discharge of employment; constructive discharge from employment; termination in violation of public policy; discrimination; breach of contract, both express and implied; breach of a covenant of good faith and fair dealing, both express and implied; promissory estoppel; negligent or intentional infliction of emotional distress; negligent or intentional misrepresentation; negligent or intentional interference with contract or prospective economic advantage; unfair business practices; defamation; libel; slander; negligence; personal injury; assault; qui tam; whistleblower, battery; invasion of privacy; false imprisonment; and conversion; d. any and all claims for violation of any federal, state or municipal statute, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Civil Rights Act of 1991; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974; the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act; the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act; the Family and Medical Leave Act; the Fair Credit Reporting Act; the New York State Executive Law (including its Human Rights Law); the New York City Administrative Code (including its Human Rights Law); the New York State Labor Law; the New York wage, wage payment, wage theft and wage-–hour laws; and the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act; e. any and all claims for violation of the federal, or any state, constitution; f. any and all claims arising out of any other laws and regulations relating to employment or employment discrimination; g. any claim for any loss, cost, damage, or expense arising out of any dispute over the non-withholding or other tax treatment of any of the proceeds received by Employee as a result of this Agreement; and h. any and all claims for attorneys’ fees and costs. Hain and Employee agree that the release set forth in this Section shall be and remain in effect in all respects as a complete general release as to the matters released for all time. Employee agrees and understands that, except as otherwise provided in this agreement, this Agreement provides a full and final general release covering all known and unknown and anticipated and unanticipated injuries, debts, or damages which may have arisen, or which may arise, connected with all matters from the beginning of time to the Effective Datedate of this Agreement, as well as those injuries, debts, claims or damages now known or disclosed which may have arisen, or which may arise, from Employee’s employment with or separation from Hain on the Termination Date, except as otherwise provided in this agreement. This Agreement does not release is not intended or waive claims (a) to bar enforce this Agreement or otherwise arising after the date of this Agreement; (b) regarding vested benefits under any 401(k); (c) under COBRA; (d) as a consumer of goods, products, or services of Hain or Releasees; and/or (e) claims for workers’ compensation benefits or unemployment insurance benefits, but Employee acknowledges that Employee he/she is not aware of any work-related condition or injury. Moreover, Employee and Hain acknowledge that this Agreement does not limit either party’s right, where applicable, to file or participate in an investigation, hearing, whistleblower proceeding, or other investigative proceeding of any federal, state or local governmental agency (“Governmental Agency”) proceeding), but Employee waives the right to any personal remedy, to the maximum extent permitted by law, for claims that are released under Section 7(a)-(h), except that this Agreement does not limit Employee’s right to receive an award for information provided to any Governmental Agency.

Release by Employee. Employee agrees that Employee would not be entitled to the consideration and benefits set forth in Section Sections 2 and Section 4 hereof 3 absent Employee’s execution and fulfillment of this Agreement. As a consequence of execution of this Agreement, Hain and its current and former officers, directors, employees, agents, investors, attorneys, creditors, counsel, shareholders, administrators, affiliates, divisions, subsidiaries, predecessor and successor corporations and assigns and any other affiliated or related person or entity (the “Releasees”) have no outstanding obligations to Employee. Employee, on Employee’s own behalf, and on behalf of Employee’s present and former heirs, family members, executors, creditors, agents, assigns and any other affiliated or related person or entity, hereby fully and forever releases Hain Xxxx and the other Releasees from, and agrees not to sue concerning, any claim, duty, obligation or cause of action relating to any matters of any kind, whether presently known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, that Employee may possess up to and including the Effective Date of this Agreement, including, without limitation: a. any and all claims relating to or arising from Employee's employment with Xxxx, or the termination of that employment; b. any and all claims relating to, or arising from, Employee's right to purchase, or actual purchase of, shares of Company stock, including, but not limited to, any claims for fraud, misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of duty under applicable state corporate law, and securities fraud under any state or federal law; c. any and all claims under the law of any jurisdiction, including, but not limited to, wrongful discharge of employment; constructive discharge from employment; termination in violation of public policy; discrimination; breach of contract, both express and implied; breach of a covenant of good faith and fair dealing, both express and implied; promissory estoppel; negligent or intentional infliction of emotional distress; negligent or intentional misrepresentation; negligent or intentional interference with contract or prospective economic advantage; unfair business practices; defamation; libel; slander; negligence; personal injury; assault; qui tam; whistleblower, battery; invasion of privacy; false imprisonment; and conversion; d. any and all claims for violation of any federal, state or municipal statute, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Civil Rights Act of 1991; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974; the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act; the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act; the Family and Medical Leave Act; the Fair Credit Reporting Act; the New York State Executive Law (including its Human Rights Law); the New York City Administrative Code (including its Human Rights Law); the New York State Labor Law; the New York wage, wage payment, wage theft and wage-hour laws; and the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act; e. any and all claims for violation of the federal, or any state, constitution; f. any and all claims arising out of any other laws and regulations relating to employment or employment discrimination; g. any claim for any loss, cost, damage, or expense arising out of any dispute over the non-withholding or other tax treatment of any of the proceeds received by Employee as a result of this Agreement; and h. any and all claims for attorneys’ fees and costs. Hain and Employee agree that the release set forth in this Section shall be and remain in effect in all respects as a complete general release as to the matters released for all time. Employee agrees and understands this Agreement provides a full and final general release covering all known and unknown and anticipated and unanticipated injuries, debts, or damages which may have arisen, or which may arise, connected with all matters from the beginning of time to the Effective Date, as well as those injuries, debts, claims or damages now known or disclosed which may have arisen, or which may arise, from Employee’s employment with or separation from Hain on the Termination Date. This release is not intended to bar claims for workers’ compensation benefits or unemployment insurance benefits, but Employee acknowledges that Employee is not aware of any work-related condition or injury. Moreover, Employee and Hain acknowledge that this Agreement does not limit either party’s right, where applicable, to file or participate in an investigation, hearing, whistleblower proceeding, or other federal, state or local governmental agency (“Governmental Agency”) proceeding, but Employee waives the right to any personal remedy, to the maximum extent permitted by law, except that this Agreement does not limit Employee’s right to receive an award for information provided to any Governmental Agency.

Release by Employee. Employee agrees that Employee would not be entitled to the consideration and benefits set forth in Section 2 and Section 4 hereof absent Employee’s execution and fulfillment (a) Except for those obligations of this Agreement. As a consequence of execution Employer created by or arising out of this Agreement, Hain Employee hereby acknowledges full and complete satisfaction of and releases and discharges and covenants not to xxx Employer and each of its current affiliated entities, and former each of their directors, managers, officers, directors, employees, agents, investors, attorneys, creditors, counselmembers, shareholders, administratorsrepresentatives, affiliatesassignees, divisionsand successors, subsidiariespast and present (collectively, predecessor and successor corporations and assigns and any other affiliated or related person or entity (the “Releasees”) have no outstanding obligations to Employee. Employee), on Employee’s own behalf, from and on behalf of Employee’s present and former heirs, family members, executors, creditors, agents, assigns and any other affiliated or related person or entity, hereby fully and forever releases Hain and the other Releasees from, and agrees not to sue concerning, any claim, duty, obligation or cause of action relating with respect to any matters and all claims, wages, agreements, obligations, demands and causes of any kindaction, whether presently known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, by Employee arising out of or in any way connected with Employee’s employment relationship with Employer, or Employee’s separation from employment with Employer, or any other transactions, occurrences, losses, damages or injuries, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, resulting from any act or omission by or on the part of any of the Releasees, committed or omitted prior to the date that Employee signs this Agreement, whether based on contract, tort, or any federal, foreign, state or local common law, regulation, constitution or statute (including but not limited to the various non-discrimination statutes under federal and applicable state law) (collectively, “Claims”); provided, however, that the following obligations of Employer to Employee shall not be considered Claims subject to the releases set forth herein: (i) any right to a defense and/or indemnification that Employee may possess up have under California Labor Code section 2802, under the Employment Agreement or under Employer’s charter or by-laws, or any defense and indemnification policy or agreement covering Employee, (ii) any vested benefits payable under, and pursuant to the terms of, any retirement plan (excluding any severance benefits) covering Employee, and (iii) any claims that cannot be released as a matter of applicable law. Employee agrees to withdraw with prejudice all complaints or charges, if any, that Employee has filed against any of the Releasees in any court, agency, or other forum with regard to any Claims. (b) This Agreement is intended to be effective as a bar to all Claims. Accordingly, Employee hereby expressly waives any rights and benefits related thereto conferred by any rule of law or any legal decision, including under Section 1542 of the Effective Date California Civil Code, which provides: In furtherance of this Agreementintention, including, without limitation: a. any Employee hereby expressly consents that this Agreement will be given full force and effect according to each and all of its express terms and provisions, including those related to unknown and unsuspected Claims. Employee understands and hereby acknowledges the significance and consequences of such release and waiver. (c) Employee represents that, as of the date hereof, Employee has not filed any lawsuits, charges, complaints, petitions, claims relating or other accusatory pleadings against any of the Releasees in any court or with any governmental agency. Employee agrees that, to or arising from Employee's employment with Xxxx, or the termination of that employment; b. any and all claims relating to, or arising from, Employee's right to purchase, or actual purchase of, shares of Company stock, including, but not limited to, any claims for fraud, misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of duty under applicable state corporate fullest extent permitted by law, and securities fraud under he will not prosecute, nor allow to be prosecuted on his behalf, in any state or federal law; c. administrative agency, or in any and all claims under the law state or federal court, any claim or demand of any jurisdiction, including, but not limited to, wrongful discharge of employment; constructive discharge from employment; termination in violation of public policy; discrimination; breach of contract, both express and implied; breach of a covenant of good faith and fair dealing, both express and implied; promissory estoppel; negligent type related to the matters released above. Employee warrants that there has been no assignment or intentional infliction of emotional distress; negligent or intentional misrepresentation; negligent or intentional interference with contract or prospective economic advantage; unfair business practices; defamation; libel; slander; negligence; personal injury; assault; qui tam; whistleblower, battery; invasion of privacy; false imprisonment; and conversion; d. any and all claims for violation other transfer of any federal, state or municipal statute, including, but not limited to, Title VII interest in any claim within the scope of the Civil Rights Act release of 1964; claims herein, and Employee agrees to defend, indemnify and hold the Civil Rights Act of 1991; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974; the Worker Adjustment Releasees harmless from any claims, liabilities, demands, damages, costs, expenses and Retraining Notification Act; the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act; the Family and Medical Leave Act; the Fair Credit Reporting Act; the New York State Executive Law (including its Human Rights Law); the New York City Administrative Code (including its Human Rights Law); the New York State Labor Law; the New York wage, wage payment, wage theft and wage-hour laws; and the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act; e. any and all claims for violation of the federal, or any state, constitution; f. any and all claims arising out of any other laws and regulations relating to employment or employment discrimination; g. any claim for any loss, cost, damage, or expense arising out of any dispute over the non-withholding or other tax treatment of any of the proceeds received by Employee attorneys’ fees incurred as a result of this Agreement; andany person asserting any such assignment or transfer of any rights or claims under such assignment or transfer. h. any and all claims for attorneys’ fees and costs. Hain and Employee agree that (d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the release set forth contained in this Section shall be 6 does not prohibit Employee from filing a charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the “EEOC”) or the California Department of Fair Employment and remain Housing (“DFEH”) or participating in effect in all respects as a complete general release as to the matters released for all timean EEOC or DFEH investigation. Employee agrees and understands this Agreement provides a full and final general release covering all known and unknown and anticipated and unanticipated injuriesdoes agree to waive his right to receive any monetary or other recovery should any claim be pursued with the EEOC, debtsDFEH, or damages which may have arisen, or which may arise, connected with all matters from the beginning of time to the Effective Date, as well as those injuries, debts, claims or damages now known or disclosed which may have arisen, or which may arise, from Employee’s employment with or separation from Hain on the Termination Date. This release is not intended to bar claims for workers’ compensation benefits or unemployment insurance benefits, but Employee acknowledges that Employee is not aware of any work-related condition or injury. Moreover, Employee and Hain acknowledge that this Agreement does not limit either party’s right, where applicable, to file or participate in an investigation, hearing, whistleblower proceeding, or other federal, state or local governmental administrative agency (“Governmental Agency”) proceeding, but Employee waives the right on his behalf arising out of or related to his employment with and/or separation from Employer or any personal remedy, to the maximum extent permitted by law, except that this Agreement does not limit Employee’s right to receive an award for information provided to any Governmental Agencyother Releasee.

Release by Employee. Employee agrees that Employee would not be entitled to the consideration and benefits set forth in Section 2 and Section 4 hereof absent EmployeeExcept for Company’s execution and fulfillment of this Agreement. As a consequence of execution of obligations under this Agreement, Hain Employee and its current anyone claiming any rights through Employee hereby irrevocably and former officersunconditionally release Company from any and all claims, directorsobligations, employeescharges, agentscomplaints, investorsliabilities, attorneysdamages, creditors, counsel, shareholders, administrators, affiliates, divisions, subsidiaries, predecessor and successor corporations and assigns and or demands of any other affiliated or related person or entity (the “Releasees”) have no outstanding obligations nature whatsoever which relate to Employee. Employee, on Employee’s own behalf, and on behalf of Employee’s present and former heirs, family members, executors, creditors, agents, assigns and any other affiliated or related person or entity, hereby fully and forever releases Hain and the other Releasees from, and agrees not to sue concerning, any claim, duty, obligation or cause of action relating to any matters of any kindemployment with and/or separation from Company, whether presently known or unknown, suspected accrued or unsuspected, that unaccrued which Employee may possess up to and including the Effective Date of this Agreementhave against Company. Employee’s release includes, including, without limitationbut is not limited to: a. any and all (1) claims relating to or arising from Employee's employment with Xxxxunder federal, state, or the termination of that employment; b. any and all claims relating to, local statutes or arising from, Employee's right to purchase, or actual purchase of, shares of Company stockordinances, including, but not limited to, any claims for fraud, misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of duty under applicable state corporate law, and securities fraud under any state or federal law; c. any and all claims under the law of any jurisdiction, including, but not limited to, wrongful discharge of employment; constructive discharge from employment; termination in violation of public policy; discrimination; breach of contract, both express and implied; breach of a covenant of good faith and fair dealing, both express and implied; promissory estoppel; negligent or intentional infliction of emotional distress; negligent or intentional misrepresentation; negligent or intentional interference with contract or prospective economic advantage; unfair business practices; defamation; libel; slander; negligence; personal injury; assault; qui tam; whistleblower, battery; invasion of privacy; false imprisonment; and conversion; d. any and all claims for violation of any federal, state or municipal statute, including, but not limited to, to Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Civil Rights Act of 1991; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; Act, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974; the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Fair Labor Standards Act; the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act; , the Family and Medical Leave Act; , the Fair Credit Reporting Employee Retirement Income Security Act; , the New York State Executive Law (including its Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Older Worker Benefit Protection Act, the Illinois Human Rights Law); the New York City Administrative Code (including its Human Rights Law); the New York State Labor Law; the New York wageAct, any other federal or Illinois employment, wage paymentand hour or workers compensation laws, any employment, wage theft and wage-hour laws; and the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act; e. any and all claims for violation of the federal, or any state, constitution; f. any and all claims arising out workers compensation law or ordinance of any other laws and regulations relating to employment state or employment discrimination; g. any claim for any loss, cost, damage, or expense arising out of any dispute over the non-withholding or other tax treatment of any of the proceeds received by municipality in which Employee as a result of this Agreement; and h. any and all claims for attorneys’ fees and costs. Hain and Employee agree that the release set forth in this Section shall be and remain in effect in all respects as a complete general release as to the matters released for all time. Employee agrees and understands this Agreement provides a full and final general release covering all known and unknown and anticipated and unanticipated injuries, debts, or damages which may have arisen, worked or which may arise, connected with all matters from the beginning of time resided during or subsequent to the Effective Date, as well as those injuries, debts, claims or damages now known or disclosed which may have arisen, or which may arise, from Employee’s employment with Company, or separation from Hain on the Termination Date. This release is not intended to bar any claims for workers’ compensation benefits attorney’s fees, costs or unemployment insurance benefitsexpenses available under any of these laws; (2) claims arising from, but or relating to, the Employment Agreement or any other agreement entered into between Company and Employee, or which are based upon Company’s Employee acknowledges Handbook or any other Company policy or procedure; and (3) claims that could have been asserted by or on behalf of Employee is not aware of in any work-related condition federal, state, or injurylocal court, commission or agency, under any common law employment, contract, or tort theory. MoreoverNotwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Paragraph 6, Employee and Hain acknowledge does not waive any rights or claims that may arise after the date this Agreement does is signed, nor to claims that may not limit either party’s right, where applicable, to file be released under applicable statutes or participate in an investigation, hearing, whistleblower proceeding, or other federal, state or local governmental agency (“Governmental Agency”) proceeding, but Employee waives the right to any personal remedy, to the maximum extent permitted by law, except that this Agreement does not limit Employee’s right to receive an award for information provided to any Governmental Agencyordinances.

Release by Employee. Employee agrees that Employee he/she would not be entitled to the consideration and benefits set forth in Section Sections 2 and Section 4 hereof 3 absent Employee’s his/her execution and fulfillment of this Agreement. As a consequence of execution of this Agreement, Hain and its current and former officers, directors, employees, agents, investors, attorneys, creditors, counsel, shareholders, administrators, affiliates, divisions, subsidiaries, predecessor and successor corporations and assigns and any other affiliated or related person or entity (the “Releasees”) have no outstanding obligations to EmployeeEmployee except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement. Employee, on Employee’s his/her own behalf, and on behalf of Employee’s his/her present and former heirs, family members, executors, creditors, agents, assigns and any other affiliated or related person or entity, hereby fully and forever releases Hain and the other Releasees from, and agrees not to sue xxx concerning, any claim, duty, obligation or cause of action relating to any matters of any kind, whether presently known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, that Employee may possess up to as of and including on the Effective Date of this Agreement, including, without limitation: a. any and all claims relating to or arising from Employee's employment with XxxxHain, or the termination of that employment; b. any and all claims relating to, or arising from, Employee's right to purchase, or actual purchase of, shares of Company stock, including, but not limited to, any claims for fraud, misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of duty under applicable state corporate law, and securities fraud under any state or federal law; c. any and all claims under the law of any jurisdiction, including, but not limited to, wrongful discharge of employment; constructive discharge from employment; termination in violation of public policy; discrimination; breach of contract, both express and implied; breach of a covenant of good faith and fair dealing, both express and implied; promissory estoppel; negligent or intentional infliction of emotional distress; negligent or intentional misrepresentation; negligent or intentional interference with contract or prospective economic advantage; unfair business practices; defamation; libel; slander; negligence; personal injury; assault; qui tam; whistleblower, battery; invasion of privacy; false imprisonment; and conversion; d. any and all claims for violation of any federal, state or municipal statute, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Civil Rights Act of 1991; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974; the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act; the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act; the Family and Medical Leave Act; the Fair Credit Reporting Act; the New York State Executive Law (including its Human Rights Law); the New York City Administrative Code (including its Human Rights Law); the New York State Labor Law; the New York wage, wage payment, wage theft and wage-–hour laws; and the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act; e. any and all claims for violation of the federal, or any state, constitution; f. any and all claims arising out of any other laws and regulations relating to employment or employment discrimination; g. any claim for any loss, cost, damage, or expense arising out of any dispute over the non-withholding or other tax treatment of any of the proceeds received by Employee as a result of this Agreement; and h. any and all claims for attorneys’ fees and costs. Hain and Employee agree that the release set forth in this Section shall be and remain in effect in all respects as a complete general release as to the matters released for all time. Employee agrees and understands that, except as otherwise provided in this agreement, this Agreement provides a full and final general release covering all known and unknown and anticipated and unanticipated injuries, debts, or damages which may have arisen, or which may arise, connected with all matters from the beginning of time to the Effective Datedate of this Agreement, as well as those injuries, debts, claims or damages now known or disclosed which may have arisen, or which may arise, from Employee’s employment with or separation from Hain on the Termination Date, except as otherwise provided in this agreement. This Agreement does not release is not intended or waive claims (a) to bar enforce this Agreement or otherwise arising after the date of this Agreement; (b) regarding vested benefits under any 401(k); (c) under COBRA; (d) as a consumer of goods, products, or services of Hain or Releasees; and/or (e) claims for workers’ compensation benefits or unemployment insurance benefits, but Employee acknowledges that Employee he/she is not aware of any work-related condition or injury. Moreover, Employee and Hain acknowledge that this Agreement does not limit either party’s right, where applicable, to file or participate in an investigation, hearing, whistleblower proceeding, or other investigative proceeding of any federal, state or local governmental agency (“Governmental Agency”) proceeding), but Employee waives the right to any personal remedy, to the maximum extent permitted by law, for claims that are released under Section 6(a)-(h), except that this Agreement does not limit Employee’s right to receive an award for information provided to any Governmental Agency.

Release by Employee. Employee agrees that Employee he/she would not be entitled to the consideration and benefits set forth in Section Sections 2 and Section 4 hereof 3 absent Employee’s his/her execution and fulfillment of this Agreement. As a consequence of execution of this Agreement, Hain and its current and former officers, directors, employees, agents, investors, attorneys, creditors, counsel, shareholders, administrators, affiliates, divisions, subsidiaries, predecessor and successor corporations and assigns and any other affiliated or related person or entity (the “Releasees”) have no outstanding obligations to Employee. Employee, on Employee’s his/her own behalf, and on behalf of Employee’s his/her present and former heirs, family members, executors, creditors, agents, assigns and any other affiliated or related person or entity, hereby fully and forever releases Hain and the other Releasees from, and agrees not to sue xxx concerning, any claim, duty, obligation or cause of action relating to any matters of any kind, whether presently known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, that Employee may possess up to and including the Effective Date of this Agreement, including, without limitation: a. any and all claims relating to or arising from Employee's employment with XxxxHain, or the termination of that employment; b. any and all claims relating to, or arising from, Employee's right to purchase, or actual purchase of, shares of Company stock, including, but not limited to, any claims for fraud, misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of duty under applicable state corporate law, and securities fraud under any state or federal law; c. any and all claims under the law of any jurisdiction, including, but not limited to, wrongful discharge of employment; constructive discharge from employment; termination in violation of public policy; discrimination; breach of contract, both express and implied; breach of a covenant of good faith and fair dealing, both express and implied; promissory estoppel; negligent or intentional infliction of emotional distress; negligent or intentional misrepresentation; negligent or intentional interference with contract or prospective economic advantage; unfair business practices; defamation; libel; slander; negligence; personal injury; assault; qui tam; whistleblower, battery; invasion of privacy; false imprisonment; and conversion; d. any and all claims for violation of any federal, state or municipal statute, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Civil Rights Act of 1991; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974; the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act; the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act; the Family and Medical Leave Act; the Fair Credit Reporting Act; the New York State Executive Law (including its Human Rights Law); the New York City Administrative Code (including its Human Rights Law); the New York State Labor Law; the New York wage, wage payment, wage theft and wage-–hour laws; and the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act; e. any and all claims for violation of the federal, or any state, constitution; f. any and all claims arising out of any other laws and regulations relating to employment or employment discrimination; g. any claim for any loss, cost, damage, or expense arising out of any dispute over the non-withholding or other tax treatment of any of the proceeds received by Employee as a result of this Agreement; and h. any and all claims for attorneys’ fees and costs. Hain and Employee agree that the release set forth in this Section shall be and remain in effect in all respects as a complete general release as to the matters released for all time. Employee agrees and understands this Agreement provides a full and final general release covering all known and unknown and anticipated and unanticipated injuries, debts, or damages which may have arisen, or which may arise, connected with all matters from the beginning of time to the Effective Datedate of this Agreement, as well as those injuries, debts, claims or damages now known or disclosed which may have arisen, or which may arise, from Employee’s employment with or separation from Hain on the Termination Date. This release is not intended to bar claims for workers’ compensation benefits or unemployment insurance benefits, but Employee acknowledges that Employee he/she is not aware of any work-related condition or injury. Moreover, Employee and Hain acknowledge that this Agreement does not limit either party’s right, where applicable, to file or participate in an investigation, hearing, whistleblower proceeding, or other investigative proceeding of any federal, state or local governmental agency (“Governmental Agency”) proceeding), but Employee waives the right to any personal remedy, to the maximum extent permitted by law, except that this Agreement does not limit Employee’s right to receive an award for information provided to any Governmental Agency.

Release by Employee. Employee agrees that Employee he/she would not be entitled to the consideration and benefits set forth in Section Sections 2 and Section 4 hereof 3 absent Employee’s his/her execution and fulfillment of compliance with this Agreement. As a consequence of execution of Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, Hain and its current and former officers, directors, employees, agents, investors, attorneys, creditors, counsel, shareholders, administrators, affiliates, divisions, subsidiaries, predecessor and successor corporations and assigns and any other affiliated or related person or entity (the “Releasees”) have no outstanding obligations to Employee. Employee, on Employee’s his/her own behalf, and on behalf of Employee’s his/her present and former heirs, family members, executors, creditors, agents, assigns and any other affiliated or related person or entity, hereby fully and forever releases Hain and the other Releasees from, and agrees not to sue xxx concerning, any claim, duty, obligation or cause of action relating to any matters of any kind, whether presently known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, that Employee may possess up to and including on the Effective Date of this Agreement, including, without limitation: a. any and all claims relating to or arising from Employee's employment with XxxxHain, or the termination of that employment; b. any and all claims relating to, or arising from, Employee's right to purchase, or actual purchase of, shares of Company stock, including, but not limited to, any claims for fraud, misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of duty under applicable state corporate law, and securities fraud under any state or federal law; c. any and all claims under the law of any jurisdiction, including, but not limited to, wrongful discharge of employment; constructive discharge from employment; termination in violation of public policy; discrimination; breach of contract, both express and implied; breach of a covenant of good faith and fair dealing, both express and implied; promissory estoppel; negligent or intentional infliction of emotional distress; negligent or intentional misrepresentation; negligent or intentional interference with contract or prospective economic advantage; unfair business practices; defamation; libel; slander; negligence; personal injury; assault; qui tam; whistleblower, battery; invasion of privacy; false imprisonment; and conversion; d. any and all claims for violation of any federal, state or municipal statute, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Civil Rights Act of 1991; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974; the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act; the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act; the Family and Medical Leave Act; the Fair Credit Reporting Act; the New York State Executive Law (including its Human Rights Law); the New York City Administrative Code (including its Human Rights Law); the New York State Labor Law; the New York wage, wage payment, wage theft and wage-hour laws; and the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act;. e. any and all claims for violation of the federal, or any state, constitution; f. any and all claims arising out of any other laws and regulations relating to employment or employment discrimination; g. any claim for any loss, cost, damage, or expense arising out of any dispute over the non-withholding or other tax treatment of any of the proceeds received by Employee as a result of this Agreement; and h. any and all claims for attorneys’ fees and costs. costs not specifically provided for in the Agreement Hain and Employee agree that the release set forth in this Section shall be and remain in effect in all respects as a complete general release as to the matters released for all time. Employee agrees and understands this Agreement provides a full and final general release covering all known and unknown and anticipated and unanticipated injuries, debts, or damages which may have arisen, or which may arise, arise connected with all matters from the beginning of time to the Effective Datedate of this Agreement, as well as those injuries, debts, claims or damages now known or disclosed which may have arisen, or which may arise, from Employee’s employment with or separation from Hain on the Termination Date. This release is not intended to bar claims for workers’ compensation benefits or unemployment insurance benefits, but Employee acknowledges that Employee he/she is not aware of any work-related condition or injury. Moreover, Employee and Hain acknowledge that this Agreement does not limit either party’s right, where applicable, to file or participate in an investigation, hearing, whistleblower proceeding, or other investigative proceeding of any federal, state or local governmental agency (“Governmental Agency”) proceeding), but Employee waives the right to any personal remedy, to the maximum extent permitted by law, except that this Agreement does not limit Employee’s right to receive an award for information provided to any Governmental Agency.

Release by Employee. Employee agrees that Employee would not be entitled to the consideration and benefits set forth in Section Sections 2 and Section 4 through 5 hereof absent Employee’s execution and fulfillment of this Agreement. As a consequence of execution of this Agreement, Hain and its current and former officers, directors, employees, agents, investors, attorneys, creditors, counsel, shareholders, administrators, affiliates, divisions, subsidiaries, predecessor and successor corporations and assigns and any other affiliated or related person or entity (the “Releasees”) have no outstanding obligations to Employee. Employee, on Employee’s own behalf, and on behalf of Employee’s present and former heirs, family members, executors, creditors, agents, assigns and any other affiliated or related person or entity, hereby fully and forever releases Hain and the other Releasees from, and agrees not to sue concerning, any claim, duty, obligation or cause of action relating to any matters of any kind, whether presently known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, that Employee may possess up to and including the Effective Date of this Agreement, including, without limitation: a. any and all claims relating to or arising from Employee's employment with Xxxx, or the termination of that employment; b. any and all claims relating to, or arising from, Employee's right to purchase, or actual purchase of, shares of Company stock, including, but not limited to, any claims for fraud, misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of duty under applicable state corporate law, and securities fraud under any state or federal law; c. any and all claims under the law of any jurisdiction, including, but not limited to, wrongful discharge of employment; constructive discharge from employment; termination in violation of public policy; discrimination; breach of contract, both express and implied; breach of a covenant of good faith and fair dealing, both express and implied; promissory estoppel; negligent or intentional infliction of emotional distress; negligent or intentional misrepresentation; negligent or intentional interference with contract or prospective economic advantage; unfair business practices; defamation; libel; slander; negligence; personal injury; assault; qui tam; whistleblower, battery; invasion of privacy; false imprisonment; and conversion; d. any and all claims for violation of any federal, state or municipal statute, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Civil Rights Act of 1991; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974; the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act; the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act; the Family and Medical Leave Act; the Fair Credit Reporting Act; the New York State Executive Law (including its Human Rights Law); the New York City Administrative Code (including its Human Rights Law); the New York State Labor Law; the New York wage, wage payment, wage theft and wage-hour laws; and the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act; e. any and all claims for violation of the federal, or any state, constitution; f. any and all claims arising out of any other laws and regulations relating to employment or employment discrimination; g. any claim for any loss, cost, damage, or expense arising out of any dispute over the non-withholding or other tax treatment of any of the proceeds received by Employee as a result of this Agreement; and h. any and all claims for attorneys’ fees and costs. Hain and Employee agree that the release set forth in this Section shall be and remain in effect in all respects as a complete general release as to the matters released for all time. Employee agrees and understands this Agreement provides a full and final general release covering all known and unknown and anticipated and unanticipated injuries, debts, or damages which may have arisen, or which may arise, connected with all matters from the beginning of time to the Effective Date, as well as those injuries, debts, claims or damages now known or disclosed which may have arisen, or which may arise, from Employee’s employment with or separation from Hain on the Termination Date. This release is not intended to bar claims for workers’ compensation benefits or unemployment insurance benefits, but Employee acknowledges that Employee is not aware of any work-related condition or injury. Moreover, Employee and Hain acknowledge that this Agreement does not limit either party’s right, where applicable, to file or participate in an investigation, hearing, whistleblower proceeding, or other federal, state or local governmental agency (“Governmental Agency”) proceeding, but Employee waives the right to any personal remedy, to the maximum extent permitted by law, except that this Agreement does not limit Employee’s right to receive an award for information provided to any Governmental Agency.

Release by Employee. Employee agrees that Employee would not be entitled to the consideration and benefits set forth in Section 2 and Section 4 hereof absent Employee’s execution and fulfillment (a) Except for those obligations of this Agreement. As a consequence of execution Employer created by or arising out of this Agreement, Hain Employee hereby acknowledges full and complete satisfaction of and releases and discharges and covenants not to xxx Employer and each of its current affiliated entities, and former each of their directors, managers, officers, directors, employees, agents, investors, attorneys, creditors, counselmembers, shareholders, administratorsrepresentatives, affiliatesassignees, divisionsand successors, subsidiariespast and present (collectively, predecessor and successor corporations and assigns and any other affiliated or related person or entity (the “Releasees”) have no outstanding obligations to Employee. Employee), on Employee’s own behalf, from and on behalf of Employee’s present and former heirs, family members, executors, creditors, agents, assigns and any other affiliated or related person or entity, hereby fully and forever releases Hain and the other Releasees from, and agrees not to sue concerning, any claim, duty, obligation or cause of action relating with respect to any matters and all claims, wages, agreements, obligations, demands and causes of any kindaction, whether presently known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, by Employee arising out of or in any way connected with Employee’s employment relationship with Employer, or Employee’s separation from employment with Employer, or any other transactions, occurrences, losses, damages or injuries, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, resulting from any act or omission by or on the part of any of the Releasees, committed or omitted prior to the date that Employee signs this Agreement, whether based on contract, tort, or any federal, foreign, state or local common law, regulation, constitution or statute (including but not limited to the various non-discrimination statutes under federal and applicable state law) (collectively, “Claims”); provided, however, that the following obligations of Employer to Employee shall not be considered Claims subject to the releases set forth herein: (i) any right to a defense and/or indemnification that Employee may possess up have under California Labor Code section 2802, under the Employment Agreement or under Employer’s charter or by-laws, or any defense and indemnification policy or agreement covering Employee, (ii) any vested benefits payable under, and pursuant to the terms of, any retirement plan (excluding any severance benefits) covering Employee, and (iii) any claims that cannot be released as a matter of applicable law. Employee agrees to withdraw with prejudice all complaints or charges, if any, that Employee has filed against any of the Releasees in any court, agency, or other forum with regard to any Claims. (b) This Agreement is intended to be effective as a bar to all Claims. Accordingly, Employee hereby expressly waives any rights and benefits related thereto conferred by any rule of law or any legal decision, including under Section 1542 of the Effective Date California Civil Code, which provides: In furtherance of this Agreementintention, including, without limitation: a. any Employee hereby expressly consents that this Agreement will be given full force and effect according to each and all of its express terms and provisions, including those related to unknown and unsuspected Claims. Employee understands and hereby acknowledges the significance and consequences of such release and waiver. (c) Employee represents that, as of the date hereof, Employee has not filed any lawsuits, charges, complaints, petitions, claims relating or other accusatory pleadings against any of the Releasees in any court or with any governmental agency. Employee agrees that, to or arising from Employee's employment with Xxxx, or the termination of that employment; b. any and all claims relating to, or arising from, Employee's right to purchase, or actual purchase of, shares of Company stock, including, but not limited to, any claims for fraud, misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of duty under applicable state corporate fullest extent permitted by law, and securities fraud under he will not prosecute, nor allow to be prosecuted on his behalf, in any state or federal law; c. administrative agency, or in any and all claims under the law state or federal court, any claim or demand of any jurisdiction, including, but not limited to, wrongful discharge of employment; constructive discharge from employment; termination in violation of public policy; discrimination; breach of contract, both express and implied; breach of a covenant of good faith and fair dealing, both express and implied; promissory estoppel; negligent type related to the matters released above. Employee warrants that there has been no assignment or intentional infliction of emotional distress; negligent or intentional misrepresentation; negligent or intentional interference with contract or prospective economic advantage; unfair business practices; defamation; libel; slander; negligence; personal injury; assault; qui tam; whistleblower, battery; invasion of privacy; false imprisonment; and conversion; d. any and all claims for violation other transfer of any federal, state or municipal statute, including, but not limited to, Title VII interest in any claim within the scope of the Civil Rights Act release of 1964; claims herein, and Employee agrees to defend, indemnify and hold the Civil Rights Act of 1991; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974; the Worker Adjustment Releasees harmless from any claims, liabilities, demands, damages, costs, expenses and Retraining Notification Act; the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act; the Family and Medical Leave Act; the Fair Credit Reporting Act; the New York State Executive Law (including its Human Rights Law); the New York City Administrative Code (including its Human Rights Law); the New York State Labor Law; the New York wage, wage payment, wage theft and wage-hour laws; and the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act; e. any and all claims for violation of the federal, or any state, constitution; f. any and all claims arising out of any other laws and regulations relating to employment or employment discrimination; g. any claim for any loss, cost, damage, or expense arising out of any dispute over the non-withholding or other tax treatment of any of the proceeds received by Employee attorneys’ fees incurred as a result of this Agreement; andany person asserting any such assignment or transfer of any rights or claims under such assignment or transfer. h. any and all claims for attorneys’ fees and costs. Hain and Employee agree that (d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the release set forth contained in this Section shall be 6 does not prohibit Employee from filing a charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the “EEOC”) or the California Department of Fair Employment and remain Housing (“DFEH”) or participating in effect in all respects as a complete general release as to the matters released for all timean EEOC or DFEH investigation. Employee agrees and understands this Agreement provides a full and final general release covering all known and unknown and anticipated and unanticipated injuriesdoes agree to waive his right to receive any monetary or other recovery should any claim be pursued with the EEOC, debtsDFEH, or damages which may have arisen, or which may arise, connected with all matters from the beginning of time to the Effective Date, as well as those injuries, debts, claims or damages now known or disclosed which may have arisen, or which may arise, from Employee’s employment with or separation from Hain on the Termination Date. This release is not intended to bar claims for workers’ compensation benefits or unemployment insurance benefits, but Employee acknowledges that Employee is not aware of any work-related condition or injury. Moreover, Employee and Hain acknowledge that this Agreement does not limit either party’s right, where applicable, to file or participate in an investigation, hearing, whistleblower proceeding, or other federal, state or local administrative agency on his behalf arising out of or related to his employment with and/or separation from Employer or any other Releasee. In addition, nothing in this Agreement prohibits Employee from reporting possible violations of federal law or regulation to any governmental agency (“Governmental Agency”) proceedingor entity, but making other disclosures that are protected under the whistleblower provisions of federal law or regulation or accepting a whistleblower award under the whistleblower provisions of federal law or regulation. Employee waives does not need any prior authorization to make any such reports or disclosures, is not required to notify the Company of such reports or disclosures and is not releasing any Claims related to the right to any personal remedy, make such disclosures or to the maximum extent permitted by law, except that this Agreement does not limit Employee’s right to receive an award for information provided to any Governmental Agencyaccept such award.

Release by Employee. Employee agrees that Employee he/she would not be entitled to the consideration and benefits set forth in Section 2 Sections 3 and Section 4 hereof absent Employee’s his/her execution and fulfillment of this Agreement. As a consequence of execution of this Agreement, Hain and its current and former officers, directors, employees, agents, investors, attorneys, creditors, counsel, shareholders, administrators, affiliates, divisions, subsidiaries, predecessor and successor corporations and assigns and any other affiliated or related person or entity (the “Releasees”) have no outstanding obligations to Employee. Employee, on Employee’s his/her own behalf, and on behalf of Employee’s his/her present and former heirs, family members, executors, creditors, agents, assigns and any other affiliated or related person or entity, hereby fully and forever releases Hain and the other Releasees from, and agrees not to sue xxx concerning, any claim, duty, obligation or cause of action relating to any matters of any kind, whether presently known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, that Employee may possess up to and including the Effective Date of this Agreement, including, without limitation: a. any and all claims relating to or arising from Employee's employment with XxxxHain, or the termination of that employment; b. any and all claims relating to, or arising from, Employee's right to purchase, or actual purchase of, shares of Company stock, including, but not limited to, any claims for fraud, misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of duty under applicable state corporate law, and securities fraud under any state or federal law; c. any and all claims under the law of any jurisdiction, including, but not limited to, wrongful discharge of employment; constructive discharge from employment; termination in violation of public policy; discrimination; breach of contract, both express and implied; breach of a covenant of good faith and fair dealing, both express and implied; promissory estoppel; negligent or intentional infliction of emotional distress; negligent or intentional misrepresentation; negligent or intentional interference with contract or prospective economic advantage; unfair business practices; defamation; libel; slander; negligence; personal injury; assault; qui tam; whistleblower, battery; invasion of privacy; false imprisonment; and conversion; d. any and all claims for violation of any federal, state or municipal statute, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Civil Rights Act of 1991; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974; the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act; the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act; the Family and Medical Leave Act; the Fair Credit Reporting Act; the New York State Executive Law (including its Human Rights Law); the New York City Administrative Code (including its Human Rights Law); the New York State Labor Law; the New York wage, wage payment, wage theft and wage-–hour laws; and the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act; e. any and all claims for violation of the federal, or any state, constitution; f. any and all claims arising out of any other laws and regulations relating to employment or employment discrimination; g. any claim for any loss, cost, damage, or expense arising out of any dispute over the non-withholding or other tax treatment of any of the proceeds received by Employee as a result of this Agreement; and h. any and all claims for attorneys’ fees and costs. Hain and Employee agree that the release set forth in this Section shall be and remain in effect in all respects as a complete general release as to the matters released for all time. Employee agrees and understands this Agreement provides a full and final general release covering all known and unknown and anticipated and unanticipated injuries, debts, or damages which may have arisen, or which may arise, connected with all matters from the beginning of time to the Effective Datedate of this Agreement, as well as those injuries, debts, claims or damages now known or disclosed which may have arisen, or which may arise, from Employee’s employment with or separation from Hain on the Termination Date. This release is not intended to bar claims for workers’ compensation benefits or unemployment insurance benefits, but Employee acknowledges that Employee he/she is not aware of any work-related condition or injury. Moreover, Employee and Hain acknowledge that this Agreement does not limit either party’s right, where applicable, to file or participate in an investigation, hearing, whistleblower proceeding, or other federal, state or local governmental agency (“Governmental Agency”) proceeding, but Employee waives the right to any personal remedy, to the maximum extent permitted by law, except that this Agreement does not limit Employee’s right to receive an award for information provided to any Governmental Agency.