Common use of Status Change Clause in Contracts

Status Change. Generally, if Executive performs services both as an employee and an independent contractor, Executive must separate from service both as an employee and as an independent contractor, pursuant to standards set forth in the applicable regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Treasury under Code Section 409A (“Treasury Regulations”), to be treated as having a separation from service. However, if Executive provides services to the Company as an employee and as a member of the Board, the services provided as a director are not taken into account in determining whether Executive has a separation from service as an employee for purposes of this Agreement.

Status Change. Generally, if Executive performs services both as an employee and an independent contractor, Executive must separate from service both as an employee and as an independent contractor, pursuant to standards set forth in the applicable regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Treasury under Code Section 409A (“"Treasury Regulations”"), to be treated as having a separation from service. However, if Executive provides services to the Company as an employee and as a member of the Board, the services provided as a director are not taken into account in determining whether Executive has a separation from service as an employee for purposes of this Agreement.