Release of Claims Under Age Discrimination in Employment Act Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Executive agrees that by executing this Release, [he] [she] has released and waived any and all claims [he] [she] has or may have as of the date of this Release for age discrimination under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, 29 U.S.C. § 621, et seq. It is understood that the Executive is advised to consult with an attorney prior to executing this Release; that the Executive in fact has consulted a knowledgeable, competent attorney regarding this Release; that the Executive may, before executing this Release, consider this Release for a period of twenty-one (21) calendar days; and that the consideration the Executive receives for this Release is in addition to amounts to which the Executive was already entitled. It is further understood that this Release is not effective until seven (7) calendar days after the execution of this Release and that the Executive may revoke this Release within seven (7) calendar days from the date of execution hereof. The Executive agrees that [he] [she] has carefully read this Release and is signing it voluntarily. The Executive acknowledges that [he] [she] has had twenty one (21) days from receipt of this Release to review it prior to signing or that, if the Executive is signing this Release prior to the expiration of such 21-day period, the Executive is waiving [his] [her] right to review the Release for such full 21-day period prior to signing it. The Executive has the right to revoke this release within seven (7) days following the date of its execution by [him] [her]. However, if the Executive revokes this Release within such seven (7) day period, no severance benefit will be payable to the Executive under the CIC Agreement and the Executive shall return to the Company any such payment received prior to that date. THE EXECUTIVE HAS CAREFULLY READ THIS RELEASE AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT CONSTITUTES A GENERAL RELEASE OF ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN CLAIMS AGAINST THE COMPANY UNDER THE AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT. THE EXECUTIVE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT [HE] [SHE] HAS HAD A FULL OPPORTUNITY TO CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY OR OTHER ADVISOR OF THE EXECUTIVE’S CHOOSING CONCERNING [HIS] [HER] EXECUTION OF THIS RELEASE AND THAT [HE] [SHE] IS SIGNING THIS RELEASE VOLUNTARILY AND WITH THE FULL INTENT OF RELEASING THE COMPANY FROM ALL SUCH CLAIMS. Executive Date:
Older Workers Benefit Protection Act This Agreement is intended to satisfy the requirements of the Older Workers’ Benefit Protection Act, 29 U.S.C. sec. 626(f). Employee is advised to consult with an attorney before executing this Agreement.
Discrimination Executive acknowledges that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Sections 1981 through 1988 of Title 42 of the United States Code, as amended, section 510 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”), the Family Medical Leave Act, the California Family Rights Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act provide Executive the right to bring action against the Released Parties if Executive believes Executive has been discriminated against on the basis of race, age, ancestry, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, medical condition, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or physical or mental disability. Executive understands the rights afforded to Executive under these Acts and agrees Executive will not file any action against the Released Parties based upon any alleged violation of these Acts. Executive irrevocably and unconditionally waives any rights to assert a claim for relief available under these Acts, or any other state or federal laws related to employment discrimination, against the Released Parties including, but not limited to, present or future wages, mental or emotional distress, attorney’s fees, reinstatement or injunctive relief.
Non-Discrimination Tenant promises, and it is a condition to the continuance of this Lease, that there will be no discrimination against, or segregation of, any person or group of persons on the basis of race, color, sex, creed, national origin or ancestry in the leasing, subleasing, transferring, occupancy, tenure or use of the Property or any portion thereof.
Nondiscrimination Tenant herein covenants by and for itself, its heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, and all persons claiming under or through it, and this Lease is made and accepted upon and subject to the following conditions: There shall be no discrimination against or segregation of any person or group of persons on account of sex, marital status, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, or ancestry in the leasing, subleasing, transferring, use, occupancy, tenure or enjoyment of the Premises, nor shall Tenant itself or any person claiming under or through Tenant, establish or permit any such practice or practices of discrimination or segregation with reference to the selection, location, number, use or occupancy of tenants, lessees, sublessees, subtenants, or vendees in the Premises herein leased.
Employment and Labor Relations Neither the Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries is engaged in any unfair labor practice that, either individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. There is (i) no unfair labor practice complaint pending against the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or, to the knowledge of the Borrower, threatened against any of them, before the National Labor Relations Board, and no grievance or arbitration proceeding arising out of or under any collective bargaining agreement is so pending against the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or, to the knowledge of the Borrower, threatened against any of them, (ii) no strike, labor dispute, slowdown or stoppage pending against the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or, to the knowledge of the Borrower, threatened against the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, (iii) no union representation question exists with respect to the employees of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, (iv) no equal employment opportunity charges or other claims of employment discrimination are pending or, to the Borrower’s knowledge, threatened against the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, and (v) no wage and hour department investigation has been made of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, except (with respect to any matter specified in clauses (i) through (v) above, either individually or in the aggregate) such as could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (a) Section 3.12(a) of the Disclosure Schedule sets forth a list of all Plans and Benefit Arrangements maintained by the Company and any of its Subsidiaries (which for purposes of this Section 3.12 will include any ERISA Affiliate with respect to any Plan subject to Title IV of ERISA). As to all such Plans and Benefit Arrangements, and except as disclosed in such Section 3.12(a) of the Disclosure Schedule:
Americans with Disabilities Act The parties acknowledge that the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. §12101 et seq.) and regulations and guidelines promulgated thereunder, as all of the same may be amended and supplemented from time to time (collectively referred to herein as the “ADA”) establish requirements under Title III of the ADA (“Title III”) pertaining to business operations, accessibility and barrier removal. Except as may be otherwise specifically provided herein, Tenant accepts the Building in “as is” condition and agrees that Landlord makes no representation or warranty as to whether the Premises or the Building conform to the requirements of the ADA or any other requirements under the ADA pertaining to the accessibility of the Premises or the Building. To the extent that Landlord prepared, reviewed or approved any of plans and specifications such action shall in no event be deemed any representation or warranty that the same comply with any requirements of the ADA. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Lease, the parties hereby allocate responsibility for Title III compliance as follows: (a) Tenant shall be responsible for all Title III compliance and costs in connection with the Premises, including structural work, if any, and including any leasehold improvements or other work to be performed under or in connection with this Lease, and (b) Landlord shall be responsible for all Title III compliance and costs in connection with all common areas of the Project. Tenant shall be responsible for all other requirements under the ADA relating to the operations of the Tenant or its affiliates, or the Premises, including, without limitation, requirements under Title I of the ADA pertaining to Tenant’s employees. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, Landlord shall, at its sole cost and expense, renovate the mens and women’s restrooms, on the 4th, 7th and 8th floors of the Building, so that they comply with the requirements set forth in the ADA Accessibility Guidelines by January 1, 1999.
Employment and Labor Matters Except as set forth on Schedule 3.2(r), the Company and its Subsidiaries, and, the to the Company’s Knowledge, their respective officers, executives, managers and employees have complied and are in compliance in all material respects with all applicable Laws respecting employment or labor, termination of employment and notice upon termination, fair employment practices and equal opportunity, nondiscrimination, harassment, retaliation, human rights, compensation, withholding, pay equity, immigration, collective bargaining, terms and conditions of employment, workers’ compensation, worker classifications, occupational safety, plant closings and wages and hours. The Company and its Subsidiaries have paid in full to all employees or adequately accrued for in accordance with GAAP consistently applied all wages, salaries, commissions, bonuses, benefits and other compensation due to or on behalf of such employees and there is no claim with respect to payment of wages, salary or overtime pay that has been asserted or is now pending or, to the Company’s Knowledge, threatened before any Governmental Authority. In the past three (3) years neither the Company nor its Subsidiaries has experienced any material work stoppage, slowdown, labor dispute, allegation, charge, grievance or complaint of unfair labor practice; nor, to the Company’s Knowledge, has any such action been threatened against the Company or its Subsidiaries. There are no material disputes pending or, to the Company’s Knowledge, threatened, between the Company or its Subsidiaries and any of their employees or former employees or employee organizations. Neither the Company nor its Subsidiaries are a party to any collective bargaining agreement or other labor union or works council contract applicable to persons employed by the Company or its Subsidiaries, nor, to the Company’s Knowledge, are there or have there been in the past three (3) years any activities or proceedings of any labor union to organize any such employees. To the Company’s Knowledge, no Key Employee has any plans to terminate employment with the Company or its Subsidiaries within twelve (12) months of the date hereof or in connection with the Closing.
Death; Disability If Executive’s employment terminates due to Executive’s death or Disability, then the Company shall pay or provide Executive (or the legal representative of his estate in the case of his death) with:
