Waiver and Release. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, Executive, on his own behalf and on behalf of his heirs, executors, administrators, attorneys and assigns, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably releases, waives and forever discharges the Company and each of its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and the subsidiaries, directors, owners, members, shareholders, officers, agents, and employees of the Company and its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and subsidiaries (collectively, all of the foregoing are referred to as the “Employer”), from any and all causes of action, claims and damages, including attorneys’ fees, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, presently asserted or otherwise arising through the date of his signing of this Release, concerning his employment or separation from employment. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, this Release includes, but is not limited to, any payments, benefits or damages arising under any federal law (including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, each as amended); any claim arising under any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations (including, but not limited to, any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations requiring that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions); and any claim arising under any common law principle or public policy, including, but not limited to, all suits in tort or contract, such as wrongful termination, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy or loss of consortium. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Release to the contrary, this Release does not encompass, and Executive does not release, waive or discharge, the obligations of the Company (a) to make the payments and provide the other benefits contemplated by the Employment Agreement, or (b) under any restricted stock agreement, option agreement or other agreement pertaining to Executive’s equity ownership, or (c) under any indemnification or similar agreement with Executive. Executive understands that by signing this Release, he is not waiving any claims or administrative charges which cannot be waived by law. He is waiving, however, any right to monetary recovery or individual relief should any federal, state or local agency (including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any claim on his behalf arising out of or related to his employment with and/or separation from employment with the Company. Executive further agrees without any reservation whatsoever, never to xxx the Employer or become a party to a lawsuit on the basis of any and all claims of any type lawfully and validly released in this Release.
Appears in 15 contracts
Samples: Employer Protection Agreement (Advisory Board Co), Waiver and Release Agreement (Advisory Board Co), Employment Agreement (New Generation Biofuels Holdings, Inc)
Waiver and Release. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, Executive, on his own behalf and on behalf of his heirs, executors, administrators, attorneys and assigns, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably releases, waives and forever discharges the Company and each of its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and the subsidiaries, directors, trustees, owners, members, shareholders, officers, agents, and employees of the Company and its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and subsidiaries (collectively, all of the foregoing are referred to as the “Employer”), from any and all causes of action, claims and damages, including attorneys’ fees, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, presently asserted or otherwise arising through the date of his signing of this Release, concerning his employment or separation from employment. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, this Release includes, but is not limited to, any payments, benefits or damages arising under any federal law (including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, each as amended); any claim arising under any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations (including, but not limited to, any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations requiring that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions); and any claim arising under any common law principle or public policy, including, but not limited to, all suits in tort or contract, such as wrongful termination, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy or loss of consortium. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Release to the contrary, this Release does not encompass, and Executive does not release, waive or discharge, the obligations of the Company (a) to make the payments and provide the other benefits contemplated by the Employment Agreement, or (b) under any restricted stock shares agreement, option agreement or other agreement pertaining to Executive’s equity ownership, or (c) under any indemnification or similar agreement with Executive. Executive understands that by signing this Release, he is not waiving any claims or administrative charges which cannot be waived by law. He is waiving, however, any right to monetary recovery or individual relief should any federal, state or local agency (including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any claim on his behalf arising out of or related to his employment with and/or separation from employment with the Company. Executive further agrees without any reservation whatsoever, never to xxx the Employer or become a party to a lawsuit on the basis of any and all claims of any type lawfully and validly released in this Release.
Appears in 10 contracts
Samples: Employment Agreement (Chesapeake Lodging Trust), Employment Agreement (Chesapeake Lodging Trust), Employment Agreement (Chesapeake Lodging Trust)
Waiver and Release. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, Executive, on his own behalf and on behalf of his heirs, executors, administrators, attorneys and assigns, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably releases, waives and forever discharges the Company Group and each of its their affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and the subsidiaries, directors, trustees, owners, members, shareholders, officers, agents, and employees of the Company Group and its their affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and subsidiaries (collectively, all of the foregoing are referred to as the “Employer”), from any and all causes of action, claims and damages, including attorneys’ fees, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, presently asserted or otherwise arising through the date of his signing of this Release, concerning his employment or separation from employment. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, this Release includes, but is not limited to, any payments, benefits or damages arising under any federal law (including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, each as amended, and all other employment discrimination laws whatsoever as may be created or amended from time to time); any claim arising under any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations (including, but not limited to, any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations requiring that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions); and any claim arising under any common law principle or public policy, including, but not limited to, all suits in tort or contract, such as wrongful termination, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy or loss of consortium. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Release to the contrary, this Release does not encompass, and Executive does not release, waive or discharge, the obligations of the Company Group (a) to make the payments and provide the other benefits contemplated by the Employment Agreement, or (b) under any restricted stock agreement, option agreement or other agreement pertaining to Executive’s equity ownership, or (c) under any indemnification or similar agreement with ExecutiveExecutive or indemnification under the Articles of Incorporation, Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, Bylaws or other governing instruments of the Company Group. Executive understands that by signing this Release, he is not waiving any claims or administrative charges which cannot be waived by law. He is waiving, however, any right to monetary recovery or individual relief should any federal, state or local agency (including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any claim on his behalf arising out of or related to his employment with and/or separation from employment with the CompanyCompany Group. Executive further agrees without any reservation whatsoever, never to xxx the Employer or become a party to a lawsuit on the basis of any and all claims of any type lawfully and validly released in this Release.
Appears in 9 contracts
Samples: Employment Agreement (RLJ Lodging Trust), Employment Agreement (RLJ Lodging Trust), Employment Agreement (RLJ Lodging Trust)
Waiver and Release. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, The Executive, on his or her own behalf and on behalf of his or her heirs, executors, administrators, attorneys and assigns, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably releases, waives and forever discharges the Company and each of its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and the subsidiaries, directors, owners, members, shareholders, officers, agents, and employees of the Company and its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and subsidiaries (collectively, all of the foregoing are referred to as the “Employer”), from any and all causes of action, claims and damages, including attorneys’ fees, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, presently asserted or otherwise arising through the date of his or her signing of this Releasethe Waiver and Release Agreement, concerning his or her employment or separation from employment. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, this Release This release includes, but is not limited to, any claim or entitlement to salary, bonuses (but not including payment of any remaining bonus under the Employment Agreement), any other payments, benefits or damages arising under any federal law (including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, each as amended); any claim arising under any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations (including, but not limited to, any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations requiring that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions); and any claim arising under any common law principle or public policy, including, but not limited to, all suits in tort or contract, such as wrongful termination, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy or loss of consortium. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Release to the contrary, this Release does not encompass, and Executive does not release, waive or discharge, the obligations of the Company (a) to make the payments and provide the other benefits contemplated by the Employment Agreement, or (b) under any restricted stock agreement, option agreement or other agreement pertaining to Executive’s equity ownership, or (c) under any indemnification or similar agreement with Executive. The Executive understands that by signing this Release, Waiver and Release Agreement he or she is not waiving any claims or administrative charges which cannot be waived by law. He or she is waiving, however, any right to monetary recovery or individual relief should any federal, state or local agency (including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any claim on his or her behalf arising out of or related to his or her employment with and/or separation from employment with the Company. The Executive further agrees without any reservation whatsoever, never to xxx the Employer or become a party to a lawsuit on the basis of any and all claims of any type lawfully and validly released in this ReleaseWaiver and Release Agreement.
Appears in 9 contracts
Samples: Executive Employment Agreement (Colfax CORP), Executive Employment Agreement (Colfax CORP), Executive Employment Agreement (Colfax CORP)
Waiver and Release. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, Executive, on his own behalf and on behalf of his heirs, executors, administrators, attorneys and assigns, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably releases, waives and forever discharges the Company and each of its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and the subsidiaries, directors, Directors, owners, members, shareholders, officers, agents, and employees of the Company and its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and subsidiaries (collectively, all of the foregoing are referred to as the “Employer”), from any and all causes of action, claims and damages, including attorneys’ fees, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, presently asserted or otherwise arising through the date of his signing of this Release, concerning his employment or separation from employment. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, this Release includes, but is not limited to, any payments, benefits or damages arising under any federal law (including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, each as amended, and all other employment discrimination laws whatsoever as may be created or amended from time to time); any claim arising under any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations (including, but not limited to, any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations requiring that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions); and any claim arising under any common law principle or public policy, including, but not limited to, all suits in tort or contract, such as wrongful termination, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy or loss of consortium. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Release to the contrary, this Release does not encompass, and Executive does not release, waive or discharge, the obligations of the Company (a) to make the payments and provide the other benefits contemplated by the Employment Agreement, or (b) under any restricted stock agreement, option agreement or other agreement pertaining to Executive’s equity ownership, or (c) under any indemnification or similar agreement with ExecutiveExecutive or indemnification under the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws or other governing instruments of the Company . Executive understands that by signing this Release, he is not waiving any claims or administrative charges which cannot be waived by law. He is waiving, however, any right to monetary recovery or individual relief should any federal, state or local agency (including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any claim on his behalf arising out of or related to his employment with and/or separation from employment with the Company. Executive further agrees without any reservation whatsoever, never to xxx the Employer or become a party to a lawsuit on the basis of any and all claims of any type lawfully and validly released in this Release.
Appears in 5 contracts
Samples: Employment Agreement (Walker & Dunlop, Inc.), Employment Agreement (Walker & Dunlop, Inc.), Employment Agreement (Walker & Dunlop, Inc.)
Waiver and Release. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, the Executive, on his own behalf and on behalf of his heirs, executors, administrators, attorneys and assigns, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably releases, waives and forever discharges the Company Corporation and each of its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and the subsidiaries, directors, owners, members, shareholders, officers, agents, and employees of the Company Corporation and its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and subsidiaries (collectively, all of the foregoing are referred to as the “Employer”), from any and all causes of action, claims and damages, including attorneys’ fees, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, presently asserted or otherwise arising through the date of his signing of this Release, concerning his employment or separation from employment. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, this Release includes, but is not limited to, any payments, benefits or damages arising under any federal law (including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, each as amended); any claim arising under any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations (including, but not limited to, any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations requiring that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions); and any claim arising under any common law principle or public policy, including, but not limited to, all suits in tort or contract, such as wrongful termination, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy or loss of consortium. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Release to the contrary, this Release does not encompass, and Executive does not release, waive or discharge, the obligations of WellCare and/or the Company Corporation (a) to make the payments and provide the other benefits contemplated by the Employment Agreement, or (b) under any restricted stock agreement, option agreement or other agreement pertaining to Executive’s equity ownership, or (c) under any indemnification or similar agreement with Executive. The Executive understands that by signing this Release, he is not waiving any claims or administrative charges which cannot be waived by law. He is waiving, however, any right to monetary recovery or individual relief should any federal, state or local agency (including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any claim on his behalf arising out of or related to his employment with and/or separation from employment with the CompanyCorporation. The Executive further agrees without any reservation whatsoever, never to xxx the Employer or become a party to a lawsuit on the basis of any and all claims of any type lawfully and validly released in this Release.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Employment Agreement (Wellcare Health Plans, Inc.), Employment Agreement (Wellcare Health Plans, Inc.), Employment Agreement (Wellcare Health Plans, Inc.)
Waiver and Release. (a) Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph Section 1(b) of this Section 1Waiver and Release Agreement, the Executive, on his or her own behalf and on behalf of his or her heirs, executors, administrators, attorneys attorneys, and assigns, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably releases, waives waives, and forever discharges the Company and each of its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and the subsidiaries, directors, owners, members, shareholders, officers, agents, and employees of the Company and its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and subsidiaries (collectively, all of the foregoing are referred to as the “Employer”), from any and all causes of action, claims claims, and damages, including attorneys’ fees, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, presently asserted or otherwise arising through the date of his or her signing of this Releasethe Waiver and Release Agreement, concerning his or her employment or separation from employment. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph Section 1(b) of this Section 1Waiver and Release Agreement, this Release release includes, but is not limited to, any payments, benefits benefits, or damages arising under any federal law (including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, each as amended); any claim arising under any state or local laws, ordinances ordinances, or regulations (including, but not limited to, any state or local laws, ordinances ordinances, or regulations requiring that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions); and any claim arising under any common law principle or public policy, including, but not limited to, all suits in tort or contract, such as wrongful termination, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy privacy, or loss of consortium. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Release to the contrary, this Release does not encompass, and Executive does not release, waive or discharge, the obligations of the Company (a) to make the payments and provide the other benefits contemplated by the Employment Agreement, or (b) under any restricted stock agreement, option agreement or other agreement pertaining to Executive’s equity ownership, or (c) under any indemnification or similar agreement with Executive. Executive understands that by signing this Release, he is not waiving any claims or administrative charges which cannot be waived by law. He is waiving, however, any right to monetary recovery or individual relief should any federal, state or local agency (including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any claim on his behalf arising out of or related to his employment with and/or separation from employment with the Company. Executive further agrees without any reservation whatsoever, never to xxx the Employer or become a party to a lawsuit on the basis of any and all claims of any type lawfully and validly released in this Release.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Executive Employment Agreement (Kite Realty Group Trust), Executive Employment Agreement (Kite Realty Group Trust), Executive Employment Agreement (Kite Realty Group Trust)
Waiver and Release. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, Executive, on his own behalf and on behalf of his heirs, executors, administrators, attorneys and assigns, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably releases, waives and forever discharges the Company Trust and each of its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and the subsidiaries, directors, trustees, owners, members, shareholders, officers, agents, and employees of the Company Trust and its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and subsidiaries (collectively, all of the foregoing are referred to as the “Employer”), from any and all causes of action, claims and damages, including attorneys’ fees, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, presently asserted or otherwise arising through the date of his signing of this Release, concerning his employment or separation from employment. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, this Release includes, but is not limited to, any payments, benefits or damages arising under any federal law (including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, each as amended); any claim arising under any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations (including, but not limited to, any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations requiring that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions, or those prohibiting discrimination and/or harassment based on membership in any form of protected class); and any claim arising under any common law principle or public policy, including, but not limited to, all suits in tort or contract, such as breach of contract, wrongful termination, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy or loss of consortium. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Release to the contrary, this Release does not encompass, and Executive does not release, waive or discharge, the obligations of the Company Trust and the Partnership (a) to make the payments and provide the other benefits contemplated by the Employment Agreement, or (b) under any restricted stock shares agreement, option agreement or other agreement pertaining to Executive’s equity ownership, or (c) under any indemnification or similar agreement with Executive. Executive understands that by signing nothing in this Release, he is not waiving any claims Agreement prevents or administrative charges which cannot be waived by law. He is waiving, however, any right to monetary recovery or individual relief should any federal, state or local agency (including prohibits Executive from filing a claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity CommissionCommission (EEOC) pursue or any claim other government agency that is responsible for enforcing a law on his behalf arising out of the government and deems such claims not waivable. However, because Executive is hereby waiving and releasing all claims, he acknowledges that he has been, or will be, made whole by receipt of the Severance Payment, and he has waived any right to any form of monetary relief. Executive further represents that he has not filed any complaints, charges, claims, grievances, or lawsuits against the Trust, the Partnership and/or any related to his employment persons with and/or separation from employment any local, state or federal agency or court, or with the Companyany other forum. Executive further agrees without any reservation whatsoever, never to xxx the Employer or become a party to a lawsuit on the basis of any and all claims of any type lawfully and validly released in this Release. Executive further acknowledges that he received any leave he requested and to which he may have been entitled under the Family and Medical Leave Act, or any state or local equivalent. Executive further represents that he received all wages owed to him as of the date he signed this Release, and that he is not aware of any facts that would support a claim against the Employer for unpaid wages, including bonus payments, or any other violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act, or any state or local equivalent.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Employment Agreement (Chesapeake Lodging Trust), Employment Agreement (Chesapeake Lodging Trust), Employment Agreement (Chesapeake Lodging Trust)
Waiver and Release. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, The Executive, on his or her own behalf and on behalf of his or her heirs, executors, administrators, attorneys and assigns, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably releases, waives and forever discharges the Company and each of its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and the subsidiaries, directors, owners, members, shareholders, officers, agents, and employees of the Company and its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and subsidiaries (collectively, all of the foregoing are referred to as the “Employer”), from any and all causes of action, claims and damages, including attorneys’ fees, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, presently asserted or otherwise arising through the date of his or her signing of this Releasethe Waiver and Release Agreement, concerning his or her employment or separation from employment. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, this Release This release includes, but is not limited to, any claim or entitlement to salary, bonuses (but not including payment of any remaining bonus under the Employment Agreement), any other payments, benefits or damages arising under any federal law (including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, each as amended); any claim arising under any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations (including, but not limited to, any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations requiring that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions); and any claim arising under any common law principle or public policy, including, but not limited to, all suits in tort or contract, such as wrongful termination, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy or loss of consortium. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Release to the contrary, this Release does not encompass, and Executive does not release, waive or discharge, the obligations of the Company (a) to make the payments and provide the other benefits contemplated by the Employment Agreement, or (b) under any restricted stock agreement, option agreement or other agreement pertaining to Executive’s equity ownership, or (c) under any indemnification or similar agreement with Executive. The Executive understands that by signing this Release, Waiver and Release Agreement he or she is not waiving any claims or administrative charges which cannot be waived by law. He or she is waiving, however, any right to monetary recovery or individual relief should any federal, state or local agency (including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any claim on his or her behalf arising out of or related to his or her employment with and/or separation from employment with the Company. The Executive further agrees without any reservation whatsoever, never to xxx sxx the Employer or become a party to a lawsuit on the basis of any and all claims of any type lawfully and validly released in this ReleaseWaiver and Release Agreement.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Executive Employment Agreement (Colfax CORP), Executive Employment Agreement (Colfax CORP), Executive Employment Agreement (Colfax CORP)
Waiver and Release. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, Executive, on his Executive’s own behalf and on behalf of his Executive’s heirs, executors, administrators, attorneys and assigns, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably releases, waives and forever discharges the Company and each of its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and the subsidiaries, directors, owners, members, shareholders, officers, agents, and employees of the Company and its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and subsidiaries (collectively, all of the foregoing are referred to as the “Employer”), from any and all causes of action, claims and damages, including attorneys’ fees, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, presently asserted or otherwise arising through the date of his Executive’s signing of this Release, concerning his Executive’s employment or separation from employment. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, this Release includes, but is not limited to, any payments, benefits or damages arising under any federal law (including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, each as amended, and all other employment discrimination laws whatsoever as may be created or amended from time to time); any claim arising under any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations (including, but not limited to, any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations requiring that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions); and any claim arising under any common law principle or public policy, including, but not limited to, all suits in tort or contract, such as wrongful termination, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy or loss of consortium. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Release to the contrary, this Release does not encompass, and Executive does not release, waive or discharge, the obligations of the Company (a) to make the payments and provide the other benefits contemplated by Section 6(a) and Section 6(c) of the Employment Agreement, or (b) under any restricted stock agreement, option agreement or other agreement pertaining with respect to Executive’s ownership of vested equity ownershipsecurities of the Company, or (c) under any indemnification or similar agreement with ExecutiveExecutive or indemnification under the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws or other governing instruments of the Company. Executive understands that by signing this Release, he Executive is not waiving any claims or administrative charges which cannot be waived by law. He Executive is waiving, however, any right to monetary recovery or individual relief should any federal, state or local agency (including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any claim on his Executive’s behalf arising out of or related to his Executive’s employment with and/or separation from employment with the Company. Executive further agrees without any reservation whatsoever, never to xxx the Employer or become a party to a lawsuit on the basis of any and all claims of any type lawfully and validly released in this Release.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Employment Agreement (Walker & Dunlop, Inc.), Employment Agreement (Walker & Dunlop, Inc.), Employment Agreement (Walker & Dunlop, Inc.)
Waiver and Release. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, the Executive, on his own behalf and on behalf of his heirs, executors, administrators, attorneys and assigns, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably releases, waives and forever discharges the Company Corporation and each of its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and the subsidiaries, directors, owners, members, shareholders, officers, agents, and employees of the Company Corporation and its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and subsidiaries (collectively, all of the foregoing are referred to as the “Employer”), from any and all causes of action, claims and damages, including attorneys’ fees, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, presently asserted or otherwise arising through the date of his signing of this Release, concerning his employment or separation from employment. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, this Release includes, but is not limited to, any payments, benefits or damages arising under any federal law (including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, each as amended); any claim arising under any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations (including, but not limited to, any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations requiring that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions); and any claim arising under any common law principle or public policy, including, but not limited to, all suits in tort or contract, such as wrongful termination, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy or loss of consortium. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Release to the contrary, this Release does not encompass, and Executive does not release, waive or discharge, the obligations of WellCare and/or the Company Corporation (a) to make the payments and provide the other benefits contemplated by the Employment Severance Agreement, or (b) under any restricted stock agreement, option agreement or other agreement pertaining to Executive’s equity ownership, or (c) under any indemnification or similar agreement with Executive. The Executive understands that by signing this Release, he is not waiving any claims or administrative charges which cannot be waived by law. He is waiving, however, any right to monetary recovery or individual relief should any federal, state or local agency (including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any claim on his behalf arising out of or related to his employment with and/or separation from employment with the CompanyCorporation. The Executive further agrees without any reservation whatsoever, never to xxx the Employer or become a party to a lawsuit on the basis of any and all claims of any type lawfully and validly released in this Release.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Employment Agreement (Wellcare Health Plans, Inc.), Waiver and Release Agreement (Wellcare Health Plans, Inc.), Waiver and Release Agreement (Wellcare Health Plans, Inc.)
Waiver and Release. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, Executive, on his own behalf and on behalf of his heirs, executors, administrators, attorneys and assigns, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably releases, waives and forever discharges the Company Group and each of its their affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and the subsidiaries, directors, trustees, owners, members, shareholders, officers, agents, and employees of the Company Group and its their affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and subsidiaries (collectively, all of the foregoing are referred to as the “Employer”), from any and all causes of action, claims and damages, including attorneys’ fees, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, presently asserted or otherwise arising through the date of his signing of this Release, concerning his employment or separation from employment. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, this Release includes, but is not limited to, any payments, benefits or damages arising under any federal law (including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, each as amended, and all other employment discrimination laws whatsoever as may be created or amended from time to time); any claim arising under any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations (including, but not limited to, any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations requiring that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions); and any claim arising under any common law principle or public policy, including, but not limited to, all suits in tort or contract, such as wrongful termination, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy or loss of consortium. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Release to the contrary, this Release does not encompass, and Executive does not release, waive or discharge, the obligations of the Company Group (a) to make the payments and provide the other benefits contemplated by the Employment Agreement, or (b) under any restricted stock agreement, option agreement or other agreement pertaining to Executive’s equity ownership, or (c) under any indemnification or similar agreement with ExecutiveExecutive or indemnification under the Articles of Incorporation, Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, Bylaws or other governing instruments of the Company Group. Executive understands that by signing this Release, he is not waiving any claims or administrative charges which cannot be waived by law. He is waivingNothing in this Release shall be construed to prohibit Executive from commencing or otherwise assisting in any investigation or proceeding conducted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or any other federal, state or local government agency; provided, however, Executive waives any right to monetary recovery or individual relief in connection with any such proceeding or should any federal, state or local agency (including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any claim one be pursued on his behalf arising out of or related to his employment with and/or separation from employment with the CompanyCompany Group. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing herein prevents Executive from pursuing a whistleblower claim under applicable law. Executive further agrees without any reservation whatsoever, never to xxx sue the Employer or become a party to a lawsuit on the basis of any and all claims of any type lawfully and validly released in this Release.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (RLJ Lodging Trust), Employment Agreement (RLJ Lodging Trust)
Waiver and Release. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, the Executive, on his own behalf and on behalf of his heirs, executors, administrators, attorneys and assigns, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably releases, waives and forever discharges the Company and each of its affiliates, parents, subsidiaries, successors, and predecessors, and the subsidiarieseach of their respective directors, directorstrustees, owners, members, shareholders, officers, agents, and employees of the Company and its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and subsidiaries (collectively, all of the foregoing are referred to as the “Employer”), from any and all causes of action, claims and damages, including attorneys’ fees, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, presently asserted or otherwise arising through the date of his signing of this Release, concerning his employment or separation from employmentemployment with the Company and any services that he provided to the Company. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, this Release includes, but is not limited to, any payments, benefits or damages arising under any federal law (including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, each as amended, and all other employment discrimination laws whatsoever as may be created or amended from time to time); any claim arising under any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations (including, but not limited to, any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations requiring that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions), including, but not limited to, the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance, the Xxxx County Human Rights Ordinance, the Illinois Human Rights Act, as amended, and the Illinois Constitution; and any claim arising under any common law principle or public policy, including, but not limited to, all suits in tort or contract, such as wrongful termination, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy or loss of consortium. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Release to the contrary, this Release does not encompass, and the Executive does not release, waive or discharge, the obligations of the Company (a) to make the payments and provide the other benefits contemplated by the Employment Change in Control Agreement, or (b) under any restricted stock agreement, option restricted stock unit agreement, LTIP unit agreement or other agreement pertaining to the Executive’s equity ownership, or (c) under any indemnification or similar agreement with Executivethe Executive or indemnification under the Amended and Restated Bylaws or other governing instruments of the Company. The Executive understands that by signing this Release, he is not waiving any claims or administrative charges which cannot be waived by law. He is waivingNothing in this Release shall be construed to prohibit the Executive from commencing or otherwise assisting in any investigation or proceeding conducted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or any other federal, state or local government agency; provided, however, the Executive waives any right to monetary recovery or individual relief in connection with any such proceeding or should any federal, state or local agency (including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any claim one be pursued on his behalf arising out of or related to his employment with and/or separation from employment with the Company. Executive further agrees without any reservation whatsoever, never to xxx the Employer or become a party to a lawsuit on the basis of any and all claims of any type lawfully and validly released in this Release.the
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Waiver and Release. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, Executive, on his own behalf and on behalf of his heirs, executors, administrators, attorneys and assigns, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably releases, waives and forever discharges the Company Corporation and each of its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and the subsidiaries, directors, owners, members, shareholders, officers, agents, and employees of the Company Corporation and its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and subsidiaries (collectively, all of the foregoing are referred to as the “Employer”), from any and all causes of action, claims and damages, including attorneys’ fees, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, presently asserted or otherwise arising through the date of his signing of this Release, concerning his employment or separation from employment. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, this Release includes, but is not limited to, any payments, benefits or damages arising under any federal law (including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, each as amended); any claim arising under any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations (including, but not limited to, any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations requiring that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions); and any claim arising under any common law principle or public policy, including, but not limited to, all suits in tort or contract, such as wrongful termination, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy or loss of consortium. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Release to the contrary, this Release does not encompass, and Executive does not release, waive or discharge, the obligations of WellCare and/or the Company Corporation (a) to make the payments and provide the other benefits contemplated by the Employment Agreement, or (b) under any restricted stock agreement, option agreement or other agreement pertaining to Executive’s equity ownership, or (c) under any indemnification or similar agreement with Executive. Executive understands that by signing this Release, he is not waiving any claims or administrative charges which cannot be waived by law. He is waiving, however, any right to monetary recovery or individual relief should any federal, state or local agency (including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any claim on his behalf arising out of or related to his employment with and/or separation from employment with the CompanyCorporation. Executive further agrees without any reservation whatsoever, never to xxx the Employer or become a party to a lawsuit on the basis of any and all claims of any type lawfully and validly released in this Release.
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Waiver and Release. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, the Executive, on his own behalf and on behalf of his heirs, executors, administrators, attorneys and assigns, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably releases, waives and forever discharges the Company Corporation and each of its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and the subsidiaries, directors, owners, members, shareholders, officers, agents, and employees of the Company Corporation and its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and subsidiaries (collectively, all of the foregoing are referred to as the “"Employer”"), from any and all causes of action, claims and damages, including attorneys’ feesattorneys'fees, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, presently asserted or otherwise arising through the date of his signing of this Release, concerning his employment or separation from employment. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, this Release includes, but is not limited to, any payments, benefits or damages arising under any federal law (including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, each as amended); any amended);any claim arising under any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations (including, but not limited to, any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations requiring that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions); and any claim arising under any common law principle or public policy, including, but not limited to, all suits in tort or contract, such as wrongful termination, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy or loss of consortium. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Release to the contrary, this Release does not encompass, and Executive does not release, waive or discharge, the obligations of WellCare and/or the Company Corporation (a) to make the payments and provide the other benefits contemplated by the Employment Agreement, or (b) under any restricted stock agreement, option agreement or other agreement pertaining to Executive’s 's equity ownership, or (c) under any indemnification or similar agreement with Executive. The Executive understands that by signing this Release, he is not waiving any claims or administrative charges which cannot be waived by law. He is waiving, however, any right to monetary recovery or individual relief should any federal, state or local agency (including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any claim on his behalf arising out of or related to his employment with and/or separation from employment with the CompanyCorporation. The Executive further agrees without any reservation whatsoever, never to xxx the Employer or become a party to a lawsuit on the basis of any and all claims of any type lawfully and validly released in this Release.
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Waiver and Release. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, Executive, on his own behalf and on behalf of his heirs, executors, administrators, attorneys and assigns, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably releases, waives and forever discharges the Company Group and each of its their affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and the subsidiaries, directors, trustees, owners, members, shareholders, officers, agents, and employees of the Company Group and its their affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and subsidiaries (collectively, all of the foregoing are referred to as the “Employer”), from any and all causes of action, claims and damages, including attorneys’ fees, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, presently asserted or otherwise arising through the date of his signing of this Release, concerning his employment or separation from employment. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, this Release includes, but is not limited to, any payments, benefits or damages arising under any federal law (including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, each as amended, and all other employment discrimination laws whatsoever as may be created or amended from time to time); any claim arising under any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations (including, but not limited to, any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations requiring that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions); and any claim arising under any common law principle or public policy, including, but not limited to, all suits in tort or contract, such as wrongful termination, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy or loss of consortium. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Release to the contrary, this Release does not encompass, and Executive does not release, waive or discharge, the obligations of the Company Group (a) to make the payments and provide the other benefits contemplated by the Employment Agreement, or (b) under any restricted stock agreement, option agreement or other agreement pertaining to Executive’s equity ownership, or (c) under any indemnification or similar agreement with ExecutiveExecutive or indemnification under the Articles of Incorporation, Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, Bylaws or other governing instruments of the Company Group. Executive understands that by signing this Release, he is not waiving any claims or administrative charges which cannot be waived by law. He is waivingNothing in this Release shall be construed to prohibit Executive from commencing or otherwise assisting in any investigation or proceeding conducted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or any other federal, state or local government agency; provided, however, Executive waives any right to monetary recovery or individual relief in connection with any such proceeding or should any federal, state or local agency (including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any claim one be pursued on his behalf arising out of or related to his employment with and/or separation from employment with the CompanyCompany Group. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing herein prevents Executive from pursuing a whistleblower claim under applicable law. Executive further agrees without any reservation whatsoever, never to xxx sxx the Employer or become a party to a lawsuit on the basis of any and all claims of any type lawfully and validly released in this Release.
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Waiver and Release. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, Executive, on his own behalf and on behalf of his heirs, executors, administrators, attorneys and assigns, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably releases, waives and forever discharges the Company Group and each of its their affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and the subsidiaries, directors, trustees, owners, members, shareholders, officers, agents, and employees of the Company Group and its their affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and subsidiaries (collectively, all of the foregoing are referred to as the “Employer”), from any and all causes of action, claims and damages, including attorneys’ fees, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, presently asserted or otherwise arising through the date of his signing of this Release, concerning his employment or separation from employment. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, this Release includes, but is not limited to, any payments, benefits or damages arising under any federal law (including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, each as amended, and all other employment discrimination laws whatsoever as may be created or amended from time to time); any claim arising under any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations (including, but not limited to, any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations requiring that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions); and any claim arising under any common law principle or public policy, including, but not limited to, all suits in tort or contract, such as wrongful termination, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy or loss of consortium. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Release to the contrary, this Release does not encompass, and Executive does not release, waive or discharge, the obligations of the Company Group (a) to make the payments and provide the other benefits contemplated by the Employment Agreement, or (b) under any restricted stock agreement, option agreement or other agreement pertaining to Executive’s equity ownership, or (c) under any indemnification or similar agreement with ExecutiveExecutive or indemnification under the Articles of Incorporation, Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, Bylaws or other governing instruments of the Company Group. Executive understands that by signing this Release, he is not waiving any claims or administrative charges which cannot be waived by law. He is waivingNothing in this Release shall be construed to prohibit Executive from commencing or otherwise assisting in any investigation or proceeding conducted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or any other federal, state or local government agency; provided, however, Executive waives any right to monetary recovery or individual relief in connection with any such proceeding or should any federal, state or local agency (including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any claim one be pursued on his behalf arising out of or related to his employment with and/or separation from employment with the CompanyCompany Group. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing herein prevents Executive from pursuing a whistleblower claim under applicable law. Executive further agrees without any reservation whatsoever, never to xxx the Employer or become a party to a lawsuit on the basis of any and all claims of any type lawfully and validly released in this Release.
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Waiver and Release. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, ExecutiveThe Employee, on his or her own behalf and on behalf of his or her heirs, executors, administrators, attorneys and assigns, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably releases, waives and forever discharges the Company and each of its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and the subsidiaries, directors, owners, members, shareholders, officers, agents, and employees of the Company and its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and subsidiaries (collectively, all of the foregoing are referred to as the “Employer”), from any and all causes of action, claims and damages, including attorneys’ fees, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, presently asserted or otherwise arising through the date of his or her signing of this Releasethe Waiver and Release Agreement, concerning his or her employment or separation from employment. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, this Release This release includes, but is not limited to, any claim or entitlement to salary, bonuses, any other payments, benefits or damages arising under any federal law (including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, each as amended); any claim arising under any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations (including, but not limited to, any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations requiring that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions); and any claim arising under any common law principle or public policy, including, but not limited to, all suits in tort or contract, such as wrongful termination, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy or loss of consortium. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Release to the contrary, this Release does not encompass, and Executive does not release, waive or discharge, the obligations of the Company (a) to make the payments and provide the other benefits contemplated by the Employment Agreement, or (b) under any restricted stock agreement, option agreement or other agreement pertaining to Executive’s equity ownership, or (c) under any indemnification or similar agreement with Executive. Executive The Employee understands that by signing this Release, Waiver and Release Agreement he or she is not waiving any claims or administrative charges which cannot be waived by law. He or she is waiving, however, any right to monetary recovery or individual relief should any federal, state or local agency (including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any claim on his or her behalf arising out of or related to his or her employment with and/or separation from employment with the Company. Executive The Employee further agrees without any reservation whatsoever, never to xxx the Employer or become a party to a lawsuit on the basis of any and all claims of any type lawfully and validly released in this ReleaseWaiver and Release Agreement.
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Samples: Waiver and Release Agreement (Helicos Biosciences Corp)
Waiver and Release. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, the Executive, on his own behalf and on behalf of his heirs, executors, administrators, attorneys and assigns, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably releases, waives and forever discharges the Company Corporation and each of its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and the subsidiaries, directors, owners, members, shareholders, officers, agents, and employees of the Company Corporation and its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and subsidiaries (collectively, all of the foregoing are referred to as the “"Employer”"), from any and all causes of action, claims and damages, including attorneys’ ' fees, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, presently asserted or otherwise arising through the date of his signing of this Release, concerning his employment or separation from employment. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, this Release includes, but is not limited to, any payments, benefits or damages arising under any federal law (including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, each as amended); any claim arising under any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations (including, but not limited to, any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations requiring that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions); and any claim arising under any common law principle or public policy, including, but not limited to, all suits in tort or contract, such as wrongful termination, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy or loss of consortium. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Release to the contrary, this Release does not encompass, and Executive does not release, waive or discharge, the obligations of WellCare and/or the Company Corporation (a) to make the payments and provide the other benefits contemplated by the Employment Agreement, or (b) under any restricted stock agreement, option agreement or other agreement pertaining to Executive’s 's equity ownership, or (c) under any indemnification or similar agreement with Executive. The Executive understands that by signing this Release, he is not waiving any claims or administrative charges which cannot be waived by law. He is waiving, however, any right to monetary recovery or individual relief should any federal, state or local agency (including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any claim on his behalf arising out of or related to his employment with and/or separation from employment with the CompanyCorporation. The Executive further agrees without any reservation whatsoever, never to xxx the Employer or become a party to a lawsuit on the basis of any and all claims of any type lawfully and validly released in this Release.
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Waiver and Release. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, The Executive, on his or her own behalf and on behalf of his or her heirs, executors, administrators, attorneys and assigns, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably releases, waives and forever discharges the Company and each of its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and the subsidiaries, directors, owners, members, shareholders, officers, agents, and employees of the Company and its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and subsidiaries (collectively, all of the foregoing are referred to as the “Employer”), from any and all causes of action, claims and damages, including attorneys’ fees, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, presently asserted or otherwise arising through the date of his or her signing of this Releasethe Waiver and Release Agreement, concerning his or her employment or separation from employment. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, this Release This release includes, but is not limited to, any claim or entitlement to salary, bonuses (but not including payment of any remaining bonus under the Employment Agreement), any other payments, benefits or damages arising under any federal law (including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, each as amended); any claim arising under any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations (including, but not no limited to, any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations requiring that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions); and any claim arising under any common law principle or public policy, including, but not limited to, all suits in tort or contract, such as wrongful termination, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy or loss of consortium. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Release to the contrary, this Release does not encompass, and Executive does not release, waive or discharge, the obligations of the Company (a) to make the payments and provide the other benefits contemplated by the Employment Agreement, or (b) under any restricted stock agreement, option agreement or other agreement pertaining to Executive’s equity ownership, or (c) under any indemnification or similar agreement with Executive. The Executive understands that by signing this Release, Waiver and Release Agreement that he or she is not waiving any claims or administrative charges which cannot be waived by law. He or she is waiving, however, any right to monetary recovery or individual relief should any federal, state or local agency (including the Equal Employment Opportunity opportunity Commission) pursue any claim on his or her behalf arising out of or related to his or her employment with and/or separation from employment with the Company. The Executive further agrees without any reservation whatsoever, never to xxx the Employer or become a party to a lawsuit on the basis of any and all claims of any type lawfully and validly released in this ReleaseWaiver and Release Agreement.
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Waiver and Release. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, The Executive, on his own behalf and on behalf of his heirs, executors, administrators, attorneys and assigns, to the fullest extent permitted by law, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably releases, waives and forever discharges the Company and each of its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and the subsidiaries, directors, owners, members, shareholders, officers, agents, and employees of the Company and its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and subsidiaries (collectively, all of the foregoing are referred to as the “Employer”), from any and all causes of action, claims and damages, including attorneys’ fees, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, presently asserted or otherwise arising through the date of his signing of this Releasethe Waiver and Release Agreement, concerning his employment or separation from employment. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, this Release This release includes, but is not limited to, any claim or entitlement to salary, bonuses (but not including payment of any remaining bonus under the Employment Agreement), any other payments, benefits or damages arising under any federal law (including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment ActAct (“ADEA”), the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, each as amended); any claim arising under any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations (including, but not limited to, any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations requiring that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions); and any claim arising under any common law principle or public policy, including, but not limited to, all suits in tort or contract, such as wrongful termination, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy or loss of consortium. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Release to the contrary, this Release does not encompass, and Executive does not release, waive or discharge, the obligations of the Company (a) to make the payments and provide the other benefits contemplated by the Employment Agreement, or (b) under any restricted stock agreement, option agreement or other agreement pertaining to Executive’s equity ownership, or (c) under any indemnification or similar agreement with Executive. The Executive understands that by signing this Release, Waiver and Release Agreement he is not waiving any claims or administrative charges charges, or any right to challenge the validity of a waiver of claims under the ADEA which cannot be waived by law. He is waiving, however, any right to monetary recovery or individual relief should any federal, state or local agency (including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any claim on his behalf arising out of or related to his employment with and/or separation from employment with the Company. The Executive further agrees without any reservation whatsoever, never to xxx sxx the Employer or become a party to a lawsuit on the basis of any and all claims of any type lawfully and validly released in this ReleaseWaiver and Release Agreement.
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Waiver and Release. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, Executive, on his her own behalf and on behalf of his her heirs, executors, administrators, attorneys and assigns, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably releases, waives and forever discharges the Company and each of its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and the subsidiaries, directors, Directors, owners, members, shareholders, officers, agents, and employees of the Company and its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and subsidiaries (collectively, all of the foregoing are referred to as the “Employer”), from any and all causes of action, claims and damages, including attorneys’ fees, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, presently asserted or otherwise arising through the date of his her signing of this Release, concerning his her employment or separation from employment. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, this Release includes, but is not limited to, any payments, benefits or damages arising under any federal law (including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, each as amended, and all other employment discrimination laws whatsoever as may be created or amended from time to time); any claim arising under any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations (including, but not limited to, any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations requiring that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions); and any claim arising under any common law principle or public policy, including, but not limited to, all suits in tort or contract, such as wrongful termination, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy or loss of consortium. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Release to the contrary, this Release does not encompass, and Executive does not release, waive or discharge, the obligations of the Company (a) to make the payments and provide the other benefits contemplated by the Employment Agreement, or (b) under any restricted stock agreement, option agreement or other agreement pertaining to Executive’s equity ownership, or (c) under any indemnification or similar agreement with ExecutiveExecutive or indemnification under the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws or other governing instruments of the Company . Executive understands that by signing this Release, he she is not waiving any claims or administrative charges which cannot be waived by law. He is waiving, however, any right to monetary recovery or individual relief should any federal, state or local agency (including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any claim on his her behalf arising out of or related to his her employment with and/or separation from employment with the Company. Executive further agrees without any reservation whatsoever, never to xxx the Employer or become a party to a lawsuit on the basis of any and all claims of any type lawfully and validly released in this Release.
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Waiver and Release. Subject In consideration of the Separation Benefits to be provided to Executive by Comprehensive Health Management, Inc. (the “Corporation”) pursuant to the Transition and Separation Agreement dated September 17, 2009, which Executive executed on September 17, 2009, and in accordance with Section 3.1 of that agreement and subject to the last sentence of the this first paragraph of this Section 1, Executive, on his own behalf and on behalf of his heirs, executors, administrators, attorneys attorneys, and assigns, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably releases, waives waives, and forever discharges the Company Corporation and WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (“WellCare”), and each of its their affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and the subsidiaries, directors, owners, members, shareholders, officers, agents, and employees of the Company Corporation and its WellCare, and their affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and subsidiaries (collectively, all of the foregoing are referred to as the “Employer”)subsidiaries, from any and all causes of action, claims claims, and damages, including attorneys’ fees, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, presently asserted asserted, or otherwise arising through the date of his Executive’s signing of this Release, concerning his Executive’s employment or separation from employment. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, this Release includesemployment including, but is not limited to, any payments, benefits benefits, or damages arising under any federal law (including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment ActAct (“ADEA”), the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, and the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, each as amended); any claim arising under any state or local laws, ordinances ordinances, or regulations (including, but not limited to, any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations requiring that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions)regulations; and any claim arising under any common law principle or public policy, policy including, but not limited to, all suits in tort or contract, such as wrongful termination, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy privacy, or loss of consortium. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Release Section 1 to the contrary, this Release does not encompass, and Executive does not release, waive waive, or discharge, discharge the obligations of the Company Corporation (a) to make the payments and provide the other benefits contemplated by the Employment Transition and Separation Agreement, or (b) under any restricted stock agreement, option agreement agreement, or other agreement pertaining to Executive’s equity ownership, or (c) under any indemnification or similar agreement with Executive. Executive understands that by signing this Release, he Executive is not waiving a right to file or participate in any claims or administrative charges which that cannot otherwise be waived by law. He Executive is waiving, however, any right to monetary recovery or individual relief should any federal, state state, or local agency (including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any claim on his Executive’s behalf arising out of or related to his Executive’s employment with and/or separation from employment with the CompanyCorporation. Executive further agrees without any reservation whatsoever, whatsoever never to xxx the Employer Corporation or to become a party to a lawsuit on the basis of any and all claims of any type lawfully and validly released in this Releaseherein.
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Samples: Transition and Separation Agreement (Wellcare Health Plans, Inc.)
Waiver and Release. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, The Executive, on his own behalf and on behalf of his heirs, executors, administrators, attorneys and assigns, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably releases, waives and forever discharges the Company Employer and each of its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and the subsidiaries, directors, owners, members, shareholders, officers, agents, and employees of the Company Employer and its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and subsidiaries (collectively, all of the foregoing are referred to as the “EmployerCompany”), from any and all causes of action, claims and damages, including attorneys’ fees, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, presently asserted or otherwise arising through the date of his signing of this Releasethe Waiver and Release Agreement, concerning his employment or separation from employment. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, this Release This release includes, but is not limited to, any claim or entitlement to salary, bonuses, any other payments, benefits or damages arising under any federal law (including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, each as amended); any claim arising under any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations (including, but not limited to, any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations requiring that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions); and any claim arising under any common law principle or public policy, including, but not limited to, all suits in tort or contract, such as wrongful termination, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy or loss of consortium. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Release to the contrary, this Release does not encompass, and Executive does not release, waive or discharge, the obligations of the Company (a) to make the payments and provide the other benefits contemplated by the Employment Agreement, or (b) under any restricted stock agreement, option agreement or other agreement pertaining to Executive’s equity ownership, or (c) under any indemnification or similar agreement with Executive. The Executive understands that by signing this Release, Waiver and Release Agreement he is not waiving any claims or administrative charges which cannot be waived by law. He is waiving, however, any right to monetary recovery or individual relief should any federal, state or local agency (including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any claim on his behalf arising out of or related to his employment with and/or separation from employment with the CompanyEmployer. The Executive further agrees without any reservation whatsoever, never to xxx the Employer Company or become a party to a lawsuit on the basis of any and all claims of any type lawfully and validly released in this ReleaseWaiver and Release Agreement.
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Waiver and Release. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, Executive, on his her own behalf and on behalf of his her heirs, executors, administrators, attorneys and assigns, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably releases, waives and forever discharges the Company Group and each of its their affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and the subsidiaries, directors, trustees, owners, members, shareholders, officers, agents, and employees of the Company Group and its their affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and subsidiaries (collectively, all of the foregoing are referred to as the “Employer”), from any and all causes of action, claims and damages, including attorneys’ fees, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, presently asserted or otherwise arising through the date of his her signing of this Release, concerning his her employment or separation from employment. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, this Release includes, but is not limited to, any payments, benefits or damages arising under any federal law (including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, each as amended, and all other employment discrimination laws whatsoever as may be created or amended from time to time); any claim arising under any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations (including, but not limited to, any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations requiring that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions); and any claim arising under any common law principle or public policy, including, but not limited to, all suits in tort or contract, such as wrongful termination, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy or loss of consortium. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Release to the contrary, this Release does not encompass, and Executive does not release, waive or discharge, the obligations of the Company Group (a) to make the payments and provide the other benefits contemplated by the Employment Agreement, or (b) under any restricted stock agreement, option agreement or other agreement pertaining to Executive’s equity ownership, or (c) under any indemnification or similar agreement with ExecutiveExecutive or indemnification under the Articles of Incorporation, Restated and Amended Agreement of Limited Partnership, Bylaws or other governing instruments of the Company Group. Executive understands that by signing this Release, he she is not waiving any claims or administrative charges which cannot be waived by law. He She is waiving, however, any right to monetary recovery or individual relief should any federal, state or local agency (including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any claim on his her behalf arising out of or related to his her employment with and/or separation from employment with the CompanyCompany Group. Executive further agrees without any reservation whatsoever, never to xxx the Employer or become a party to a lawsuit on the basis of any and all claims of any type lawfully and validly released in this Release.
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Waiver and Release. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, Executive, on his own behalf and on behalf of his heirs, executors, administrators, attorneys and assigns, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably releases, waives and forever discharges the Company Group and each of its their affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and the subsidiaries, directors, trustees, owners, members, shareholders, officers, agents, and employees of the Company Group and its their affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and subsidiaries (collectively, all of the foregoing are referred to as the “Employer”), from any and all causes of action, claims and damages, including attorneys’ fees, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, presently asserted or otherwise arising through the date of his signing of this Release, concerning his employment or separation from employment. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, this Release includes, but is not limited to, any payments, benefits or damages arising under any federal law (including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, each as amended, and all other employment discrimination laws whatsoever as may be created or amended from time to time); any claim arising under any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations (including, but not limited to, any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations requiring that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions); and any claim arising under any common law principle or public policy, including, but not limited to, all suits in tort or contract, such as wrongful termination, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy or loss of consortium. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Release to the contrary, this Release does not encompass, and Executive does not release, waive or discharge, the obligations of the Company Group (a) to make the payments and provide the other benefits contemplated by the Employment Agreement, or (b) under any restricted stock agreement, option agreement or other agreement pertaining to Executive’s equity ownership, or (c) under any indemnification or similar agreement with ExecutiveExecutive or indemnification under the Articles of Incorporation, Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, Bylaws or other governing instruments of the Company Group. Executive understands that by signing this Release, he is not waiving any claims or administrative charges which cannot be waived by law. He is waiving, however, any right to monetary recovery or individual relief should any federal, state or local agency (including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any claim on his behalf arising out of or related to his employment with and/or separation from employment with the CompanyCompany Group. Executive further agrees without any reservation whatsoever, never to xxx sxx the Employer or become a party to a lawsuit on the basis of any and all claims of any type lawfully and validly released in this Release.
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Waiver and Release. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, ExecutiveThe Employee, on her/his own behalf and on behalf of her/his heirs, executors, administrators, attorneys and assigns, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably releases, waives and forever discharges the Company and each of its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and the subsidiaries, directors, owners, members, shareholders, officers, agents, and employees of the Company and its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and subsidiaries (collectively, all of the foregoing are referred to as the “Employer”), from any and all causes of action, claims and damages, including attorneys’ fees, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, presently asserted or otherwise arising through the date of her/his signing of this ReleaseRelease Agreement, concerning her/his employment or separation from employment. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, this Release This release includes, but is not limited to, any claim or entitlement to salary, bonuses, any other payments, benefits or damages arising under any federal law (including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, each as amended)) and any other federal, state, local or foreign law relating to notice of employment termination or to severance pay; any claim arising under any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations (including, but not limited to, any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations requiring that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions); and any claim arising under any common law principle or public policy, including, but not limited to, all suits in tort or contract, such as wrongful termination, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy or loss of consortium. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Release to the contrary, this Release does not encompass, and Executive does not release, waive or discharge, the obligations of the Company (a) to make the payments and provide the other benefits contemplated by the Employment Agreement, or (b) under any restricted stock agreement, option agreement or other agreement pertaining to Executive’s equity ownership, or (c) under any indemnification or similar agreement with Executive. Executive The Employee understands that by signing this Release, Release Agreement she/he is not waiving any claims or administrative charges which cannot be waived by law. He is waiving, however, any right to monetary recovery or individual relief should any federal, state or local agency (including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any claim on her/his behalf arising out of or related to her/his employment with and/or separation from employment with the CompanyEmployer. Executive further agrees The Employee understands that this Release Agreement, does not limit or interfere with the Employee’s right, without notice to or authorization of the Employer, to file a charge or complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or any reservation whatsoeverother self-regulatory organization or any other federal, never state or local governmental agency or commission (each a “Governmental Agency”), or to xxx testify, assist or participate in any investigation, hearing or proceeding conducted by a Governmental Agency in the Employer event Employee file a charge or become complaint with a party to Governmental Agency, or a lawsuit Governmental Agency asserts a claim on the basis Employee’s behalf, the Employee agrees that the Employee’s release of any and all claims of any type lawfully and validly released in this ReleaseRelease Agreement shall nevertheless bar the Employee’s right (if any) to any monetary or other recovery (including reinstatement) with respect to released claims, except that the Employee does not waive: (i) the Employee’s right to receive an award from the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Section 21 F of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and (ii) any other claims or administrative charges which cannot be waived by law. The Employee expressly waives the benefits of Section 1542 of the California Civil Code which provides that: “A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in her/his favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by her/him must have materially affected her/his settlement with the debtor.” The Employee, being aware of said code section, understands and acknowledges the significance and consequences of such specific waiver of Section 1542 and agrees to expressly waive any rights Employee may have thereunder, as well as under any other statute or common law principles of similar effect. The Employee hereby assumes full responsibility for any injuries, damages or losses that the Employee may incur as a result of such waiver.
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Samples: Release Agreement (Macerich Co)
Waiver and Release. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, Executive, on his own behalf and on behalf of his heirs, executors, administrators, attorneys and assigns, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably releases, waives and forever discharges the Company and each of its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and the subsidiaries, directors, owners, members, shareholders, officers, agents, and employees of the Company and its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and subsidiaries (collectively, all of the foregoing are referred to as the “Employer”), from any and all causes of action, claims and damages, including attorneys’ fees, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, presently asserted or otherwise arising through the date of his signing of this Release, concerning his employment or separation from employment. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, this Release includes, but is not limited to, any payments, benefits or damages arising under any federal law (including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, each as amended); any claim arising under any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations (including, but not limited to, any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations requiring that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions); and any claim arising under any common law principle or public policy, including, but not limited to, all suits in tort or contract, such as wrongful termination, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy or loss of consortium. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Release to the contrary, this Release does not encompass, and Executive does not release, waive or discharge, the obligations of the Company (a) to make the payments and provide the other benefits contemplated by the Employment Agreement, or (b) under any restricted stock agreement, option agreement or other agreement pertaining to Executive’s equity ownership, or (c) under any indemnification or similar agreement with Executive. Executive understands that by signing this Release, he is not waiving any claims or administrative charges which cannot be waived by law. He is waiving, however, any right to monetary recovery or individual relief should any federal, state or local agency (including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any claim on his behalf arising out of or related to his employment with and/or separation from employment with the Company. Executive further agrees without any reservation whatsoever, never to xxx sxx the Employer or become a party to a lawsuit on the basis of any and all claims of any type lawfully and validly released in this Release.
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Samples: Waiver and Release Agreement (New Generation Biofuels Holdings, Inc)
Waiver and Release. Subject As a material inducement for the Executive and the Company to the last sentence enter into this Agreement, each of the first paragraph of this Section 1, Executive, on his own behalf them hereby irrevocably and on behalf of his heirs, executors, administrators, attorneys and assigns, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably releases, waives releases and forever discharges the Company and each of other as detailed below. In exchange for the consideration described in Paragraph 3 above, the Executive hereby releases the Company, its parents, affiliates, parentssubsidiaries, successors, predecessors, and the subsidiariesshareholders, directors, owners, members, shareholders, officers, agentsagents and employees from all claims, demands and causes of action whatsoever that she may have as a result of events occurring during, or events related to, her employment by the Company, including but not limited to the termination of that employment, and employees covenants not to bring a lawsuit to assert such claim, demand or cause of action. In exchange for said consideration, the Company and its affiliatesExecutive further agrees to accept no benefit in any form offered to her as a result of actions taken by any other person or by a federal, parentsstate or local organization concerning events occurring, successorsor events related to, predecessorsthe Executive's employment by the Company, and subsidiaries (collectivelyincluding but not limited to the termination of that employment. The Executive acknowledges that the claims, all of the foregoing are referred to as the “Employer”), from any and all demands or causes of action, claims and damages, including attorneys’ fees, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, presently asserted or otherwise arising through the date of his signing of this Release, concerning his employment or separation from employment. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, this Release includesaction she is hereby releasing include, but is are not limited to, any paymentsclaims, benefits demands or damages arising causes of action she may have under any federal law (includinglaws such as, but not limited towithout limitation, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Equal Pay Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Family and Medical Leave Act of 1974, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246as well as any claims, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, each as amended); any claim arising demands or causes of action she may have under any state or local laws, ordinances laws or regulations (including, but not limited to, any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations requiring ordinances. The Executive acknowledges that advance notice be she has been given a reasonable period of certain workforce reductions); and any claim arising under any common law principle or public policy, including, but not limited to, all suits time in tort or contract, such as wrongful termination, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy or loss of consortium. Notwithstanding any other provision of which to consider this Release to the contrary, this Release does not encompass, and Executive does not release, waive or discharge, the obligations of the Company (a) to make the payments and provide the other benefits contemplated by the Employment Agreement, or (b) under that she has been advised to consult with an attorney concerning this Agreement and that she has been given a reasonable period of time in which to consult an attorney concerning this Agreement. The Company, on behalf of its officers, directors, employees, agents, counsel, successors, assigns and related entities hereby releases and forever discharges the Executive, her heirs, assigns and representatives from any restricted stock agreementand all claims, option agreement or liabilities, damages, costs and other agreement pertaining to Executive’s equity ownership, or (c) under obligations in any indemnification or similar agreement with Executive. Executive understands that by signing this Release, he is not waiving any claims or administrative charges which cannot be waived by law. He is waiving, however, any right to monetary recovery or individual relief should any federal, state or local agency (including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any claim on his behalf manner arising out of or related attributable to his employment with and/or separation from her employment with the Company, and will indemnify and hold harmless the Executive, her heirs, assigns and representatives from such claims, except those claims attributable to the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Executive. This Agreement does not waive or release rights or claims for occurrences after the Resignation Date. This Agreement does not preclude the Executive further agrees without any reservation whatsoever, never to xxx the Employer or become a party to Company from filing a lawsuit on against the basis other for purposes of any and all claims of any type lawfully and validly released in enforcing rights conferred to each other under this ReleaseAgreement.
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Samples: Employment Severance Agreement and Mutual Release (Food Lion Inc)
Waiver and Release. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, Executive, on his her own behalf and on behalf of his her heirs, executors, administrators, attorneys and assigns, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably releases, waives and forever discharges the Company Group and each of its their affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and the subsidiaries, directors, trustees, owners, members, shareholders, officers, agents, and employees of the Company Group and its their affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and subsidiaries (collectively, all of the foregoing are referred to as the “Employer”), from any and all causes of action, claims and damages, including attorneys’ fees, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, presently asserted or otherwise arising through the date of his her signing of this Release, concerning his her employment or separation from employment. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, this Release includes, but is not limited to, any payments, benefits or damages arising under any federal law (including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, each as amended, and all other employment discrimination laws whatsoever as may be created or amended from time to time); any claim arising under any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations (including, but not limited to, any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations requiring that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions); and any claim arising under any common law principle or public policy, including, but not limited to, all suits in tort or contract, such as wrongful termination, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy or loss of consortium. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Release to the contrary, this Release does not encompass, and Executive does not release, waive or discharge, the obligations of the Company Group (a) to make the payments and provide the other benefits contemplated by the Employment Agreement, or (b) under any restricted stock agreement, option agreement or other agreement pertaining to Executive’s equity ownership, or (c) under any indemnification or similar agreement with ExecutiveExecutive or indemnification under the Articles of Incorporation, Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, Bylaws or other governing instruments of the Company Group. Executive understands that by signing this Release, he she is not waiving any claims or administrative charges which cannot be waived by law. He is waivingNothing in this Release shall be construed to prohibit Executive from commencing or otherwise assisting in any investigation or proceeding conducted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or any other federal, state or local government agency; provided, however, Executive waives any right to monetary recovery or individual relief in connection with any such proceeding or should any federal, state or local agency (including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any claim one be pursued on his her behalf arising out of or related to his her employment with and/or separation from employment with the CompanyCompany Group. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing herein prevents Executive from pursuing a whistleblower claim under applicable law. Executive further agrees without any reservation whatsoever, never to xxx the Employer or become a party to a lawsuit on the basis of any and all claims of any type lawfully and validly released in this Release.
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Waiver and Release. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, Executive, on his her own behalf and on behalf of his her heirs, executors, administrators, attorneys and assigns, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably releases, waives and forever discharges the Company Group and each of its their affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and the subsidiaries, directors, trustees, owners, members, shareholders, officers, agents, and employees of the Company Group and its their affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and subsidiaries (collectively, all of the foregoing are referred to as the “Employer”), from any and all causes of action, claims and damages, including attorneys’ fees, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, presently asserted or otherwise arising through the date of his her signing of this Release, concerning his her employment or separation from employment. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, this Release includes, but is not limited to, any payments, benefits or damages arising under any federal law (including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, each as amended, and all other employment discrimination laws whatsoever as may be created or amended from time to time); any claim arising under any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations (including, but not limited to, any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations requiring that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions); and any claim arising under any common law principle or public policy, including, but not limited to, all suits in tort or contract, such as wrongful termination, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy or loss of consortium. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Release to the contrary, this Release does not encompass, and Executive does not release, waive or discharge, the obligations of the Company Group (a) to make the payments and provide the other benefits contemplated by the Employment Agreement, or (b) under any restricted stock agreement, option agreement or other agreement pertaining to Executive’s equity ownership, or (c) under any indemnification or similar agreement with ExecutiveExecutive or indemnification under the Articles of Incorporation, Restated and Amended Agreement of Limited Partnership, Bylaws or other governing instruments of the Company Group. Executive understands that by signing this Release, he is not waiving any claims or administrative charges which cannot be waived by law. He is waiving, however, any right to monetary recovery or individual relief should any federal, state or local agency (including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any claim on his her behalf arising out of or related to his her employment with and/or separation from employment with the CompanyCompany Group. Executive further agrees without any reservation whatsoever, never to xxx the Employer or become a party to a lawsuit on the basis of any and all claims of any type lawfully and validly released in this Release.
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Waiver and Release. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, the Executive, on his own behalf and on behalf of his heirs, executors, administrators, attorneys and assigns, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably releases, waives and forever discharges the Company and each of its affiliates, parents, subsidiaries, successors, and predecessors, and the subsidiarieseach of their respective directors, directorstrustees, owners, members, shareholders, officers, agents, and employees of the Company and its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and subsidiaries (collectively, all of the foregoing are referred to as the “Employer”), from any and all causes of action, claims and damages, including attorneys’ fees, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, presently asserted or otherwise arising through the date of his signing of this Release, concerning his employment or separation from employmentemployment with the Company and any services that he provided to the Company. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, this Release includes, but is not limited to, any payments, benefits or damages arising under any federal law (including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, each as amended, and all other employment discrimination laws whatsoever as may be created or amended from time to time); any claim arising under any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations (including, but not limited to, any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations requiring that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions), including, but not limited to, the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance, the Cook County Human Rights Ordinance, the Illinois Human Rights Act, as amended, and the Illinois Constitution; and any claim arising under any common law principle or public policy, including, but not limited to, all suits in tort or contract, such as wrongful termination, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy or loss of consortium. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Release to the contrary, this Release does not encompass, and the Executive does not release, waive or discharge, the obligations of the Company (a) to make the payments and provide the other benefits contemplated by the Employment Change in Control Agreement, or (b) under any restricted stock agreement, option restricted stock unit agreement, LTIP unit agreement or other agreement pertaining to the Executive’s equity ownership, or (c) under any indemnification or similar agreement with Executivethe Executive or indemnification under the Amended and Restated Bylaws or other governing instruments of the Company. The Executive understands that by signing this Release, he is not waiving any claims or administrative charges which cannot be waived by law. He is waiving, however, Nothing in this Release shall be construed to prohibit the Executive from commencing or otherwise assisting in any right to monetary recovery investigation or individual relief should proceeding conducted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or any other federal, state or local agency (including government agency. For the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any avoidance of doubt, nothing herein prevents the Executive from pursuing a whistleblower claim on his behalf arising out of or related to his employment with and/or separation from employment with the Companyunder applicable law. The Executive further agrees without any reservation whatsoever, never to xxx sue the Employer or become a party to a lawsuit on the basis of any and all claims of any type lawfully and validly released in this Release.
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Waiver and Release. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, Executive, on his own behalf and Employee agrees on behalf of his Employee and Employee's heirs, executors, administrators, attorneys successors, and assigns, hereby unconditionally that Employee shall waive, release, and irrevocably releasesdischarge Company, waives its past, present, and forever discharges the Company future parent and each of its subsidiary corporations, divisions, affiliates, parentspartners, joint ventures, stockholders, predecessors, successors, predecessorsassigns, and the subsidiariesofficers, directors, owners, members, shareholders, officersattorneys, agents, representatives, employees, former employees, Company's employee benefit plans (and employees of the Company and its affiliatesany administrators, parentsinsurers, successors, predecessorsor fiduciaries thereof), and subsidiaries any other person, firm, or corporation with whom any of them are now or may hereafter be affiliated (collectively, all of the foregoing are referred to as the “Employer”), "Reieased Parties") from any and all claims, debts, promises, agreements, demands, causes of action, claims and damages, including attorneys’ ' fees, whether losses, and expenses of every nature whatsoever, known or unknown, foreseen suspected or unforeseenunsuspected, presently asserted filed or otherwise unfiled, arising through the date of his prior to Employee's signing of this ReleaseAgreement, concerning his or arising out of or in connection with Employee's employment or separation by and/or termination of employment from employmentCompany. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, this Release This total release includes, but is not limited to, any paymentsall claims arising directly or indirectly from Employee's employment with and/or termination from Company, benefits or damages arising under any federal law (including, but not limited to, breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, infliction of emotional harm, wrongful discharge, violation of public policy, violation of any Company severance plan, defamation and impairment of economic opportunity, violation of any state or local administrative, statutory, or codified law or regulation dealing with fair employment practices, any claims for violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment ActAct (ADEA), the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974Act, the Americans with Disabilities Equal Pay Act, Executive Order 11246, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, each as amendedthe Fair Labor Standards Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); any claim arising under any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (includingADA), but not limited tothe ADA Amendments Act of 2008, any state or local lawsthe Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, ordinances or regulations requiring that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions); and any claim arising under and all other federal, state, and local statutes, ordinances, executive orders, and regulations and any common law principle or public policy, including, but not limited to, all suits claims lying in tort or contract, such tort, or equity. It is expressly agreed that this Agreement shall operate as wrongful termination, defamation, emotional distress, invasion a clear and unequivocal waiver by Employee of privacy any claim for benefits or loss consideration other than that which is set forth in Paragraphs 1 and 2 herein. Company and Employee agree that Employee has waived all claims against Company except those claims that as a matter of consortiumlaw are not waivable by an employee against his or her employer. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Release to the contrary, this Release This Agreement does not encompassinclude, and Executive Employee does not releasewaive, waive any rights or discharge, the obligations of the Company claims: (a) to make the payments and provide the other benefits contemplated by the Employment that may arise after Employee signs this Agreement, or ; (b) for alleged workplace injuries or occupational disease that arise under any restricted stock agreement, option agreement or other agreement pertaining to Executive’s equity ownership, or state's workers' compensation laws; (c) for benefits in which Employee has a vested right under any indemnification or similar agreement with Executive. Executive understands pension plans; (d) that by signing this Release, he is not waiving any claims or administrative charges which cannot be waived released by law. He is waiving, however, any right to monetary recovery or individual relief should any federal, state or local agency (including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any claim on his behalf arising out of or related to his employment with and/or separation from employment with the Company. Executive further agrees without any reservation whatsoever, never to xxx the Employer or become a party to a lawsuit on the basis of any and all claims of any type lawfully and validly released in this Release.;
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Samples: Severance Agreement and Release of Claims (Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.)
Waiver and Release. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, Executive, on his own behalf Each FRAC Shareholder for himself and on behalf of his heirs, executors, administrators, attorneys and assigns, hereby releases and acknowledges full accord, satisfaction, discharge and settlement of, and further irrevocably and unconditionally and irrevocably forever releases, waives remises, and forever discharges the Company acquits FRAC and each any of its present or former officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents, affiliates, parents, successorssubsidiaries, predecessors, and the subsidiaries, directors, owners, members, shareholders, officers, agents, and employees of the Company and its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, attorneys and subsidiaries assigns (collectively, all of the foregoing are referred to as the “EmployerFRAC Released Parties”), ) of and from any and all manner of actions, causes of action, claims and arbitrations, controversies, expenses, damages, including attorneys’ feesliabilities, demands, claims, counterclaims, cross-claims, obligations, losses, costs, promises, covenants, agreements, and suits of any kind or nature, whether known or unknown, foreseen whether contingent or unforeseenfixed, presently asserted whether developed or otherwise arising undeveloped, in law or equity, in tort or in contract from the beginning of time through the date of his signing the full execution of this Release, concerning his employment Agreement and the attachments and schedules hereto which he may have or separation from employmentclaim to have against FRAC Released Parties. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of Each FRAC Shareholder expressly acknowledges that such claims released and discharged by this Section 1, this Release includesinclude, but is are not limited to, any paymentsand all claims against FRAC Released Parties for remuneration, compensation or benefits or damages arising under any federal law (including, including but not limited toto fees, Title VII salary, expense reimbursements, commissions, stock, options or warrants for stock, success fees, insurance or other benefits, or any other form of the Civil Rights Act remuneration, compensation or benefits of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act any kind) and any and all other claims of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, the Family any kind and Medical Leave Act, nature arising prior to execution of this Agreement and the Worker Adjustment attachments and Retraining Notification Actschedules hereto, which relate in any way to FRAC. This release shall extend to all claims, known and unknown. To further effectuate their intent, each as amended); FRAC Shareholder expressly waives all rights under the provisions of California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1542 and any claim arising under similar right in any state or local laws, ordinances territory or regulations (including, but not limited to, any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations requiring that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions); and any claim arising under any common law principle similar statute or public policy, including, but not limited to, all suits in tort or contract, such as wrongful termination, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy or loss of consortium. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Release to the contrary, this Release does not encompass, and Executive does not release, waive or discharge, the obligations regulation of the Company (a) to make United States or any of its agencies. Section 1542 of the payments and provide the other benefits contemplated by the Employment Agreement, or (b) under any restricted stock agreement, option agreement or other agreement pertaining to Executive’s equity ownership, or (c) under any indemnification or similar agreement with Executive. Executive understands that by signing this Release, he is not waiving any claims or administrative charges which cannot be waived by law. He is waiving, however, any right to monetary recovery or individual relief should any federal, state or local agency (including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any claim on his behalf arising out of or related to his employment with and/or separation from employment with the Company. Executive further agrees without any reservation whatsoever, never to xxx the Employer or become a party to a lawsuit on the basis of any and all claims of any type lawfully and validly released in this Release.California Civil Code reads as follows:
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Samples: Reorganization and Share Exchange Agreement (Piedmont Mining Company, Inc.)
Waiver and Release. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, Executive, on his her own behalf and on behalf of his her heirs, executors, administrators, attorneys and assigns, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably releases, waives and forever discharges the Company and each of its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and the subsidiaries, directors, Directors, owners, members, shareholders, officers, agents, and employees of the Company and its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and subsidiaries (collectively, all of the foregoing are referred to as the “Employer”), from any and all causes of action, claims and damages, including attorneys’ fees, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, presently asserted or otherwise arising through the date of his her signing of this Release, concerning his her employment or separation from employment. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, this Release includes, but is not limited to, any payments, benefits or damages arising under any federal law (including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, each as amended, and all other employment discrimination laws whatsoever as may be created or amended from time to time); any claim arising under any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations (including, but not limited to, any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations requiring that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions); and any claim arising under any common law principle or public policy, including, but not limited to, all suits in tort or contract, such as wrongful termination, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy or loss of consortium. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Release to the contrary, this Release does not encompass, and Executive does not release, waive or discharge, the obligations of the Company (a) to make the payments and provide the other benefits contemplated by the Employment Separation Agreement, or (b) under any restricted stock agreement, option agreement or other agreement pertaining to Executive’s equity ownership, or (c) under any indemnification or similar agreement with ExecutiveExecutive or indemnification under the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws or other governing instruments of the Company . Executive understands that by signing this Release, he she is not waiving any claims or administrative charges which cannot be waived by law. He She is waiving, however, any right to monetary recovery or individual relief should any federal, state or local agency (including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any claim on his her behalf arising out of or related to his her employment with and/or separation from employment with the Company. Executive further agrees without any reservation whatsoever, never to xxx the Employer or become a party to a lawsuit on the basis of any and all claims of any type lawfully and validly released in this Release.
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Waiver and Release. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, Executive, on his her own behalf and on behalf of his her heirs, executors, administrators, attorneys and assigns, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably releases, waives and forever discharges the Company Group and each of its their affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and the subsidiaries, directors, trustees, owners, members, shareholders, officers, agents, and employees of the Company Group and its their affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and subsidiaries (collectively, all of the foregoing are referred to as the “Employer”), from any and all causes of action, claims and damages, including attorneys’ fees, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, presently asserted or otherwise arising through the date of his her signing of this Release, concerning his her employment or separation from employment. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, this Release includes, but is not limited to, any payments, benefits or damages arising under any federal law (including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, each as amended, and all other employment discrimination laws whatsoever as may be created or amended from time to time); any claim arising under any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations (including, but not limited to, any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations requiring that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions); and any claim arising under any common law principle or public policy, including, but not limited to, all suits in tort or contract, such as wrongful termination, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy or loss of consortium. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Release to the contrary, this Release does not encompass, and Executive does not release, waive or discharge, the obligations of the Company Group (a) to make the payments and provide the other benefits contemplated by the Employment Agreement, or (b) under any restricted stock agreement, option agreement or other agreement pertaining to Executive’s equity ownership, or (c) under any indemnification or similar agreement with ExecutiveExecutive or indemnification under the Articles of Incorporation, Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, Bylaws or other governing instruments of the Company Group. Executive understands that by signing this Release, he she is not waiving any claims or administrative charges which cannot be waived by law. He is waivingNothing in this Release shall be construed to prohibit Executive from commencing or otherwise assisting in any investigation or proceeding conducted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or any other federal, state or local government agency; provided, however, Executive waives any right to monetary recovery or individual relief in connection with any such proceeding or should any federal, state or local agency (including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any claim one be pursued on his her behalf arising out of or related to his her employment with and/or separation from employment with the CompanyCompany Group. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing herein prevents Executive from pursuing a whistleblower claim under applicable law. Executive further agrees without any reservation whatsoever, never to xxx sue the Employer or become a party to a lawsuit on the basis of any and all claims of any type lawfully and validly released in this Release.
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Waiver and Release. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, Executivethe Employee, on his own behalf and on behalf of his heirs, executors, administrators, attorneys and assigns, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably releases, waives and forever discharges the Company and each of its affiliates, parents, subsidiaries, successors, and predecessors, and the subsidiarieseach of their respective directors, directorstrustees, owners, members, shareholders, officers, agents, and employees of the Company and its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and subsidiaries (collectively, all of the foregoing are referred to as the “Employer”), from any and all causes of action, claims and damages, including attorneys’ fees, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, presently asserted or otherwise arising through the date of his signing of this Release, concerning his employment or separation from employmentemployment with the Company and any services that he provided to the Company. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, this Release includes, but is not limited to, any payments, benefits or damages arising under any federal law (including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, each as amended, and all other employment discrimination laws whatsoever as may be created or amended from time to time); any claim arising under any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations (including, but not limited to, any state or local laws, ordinances or regulations requiring that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions), including, but not limited to, the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance, the Xxxx County Human Rights Ordinance, the Illinois Human Rights Act, as amended, and the Illinois Constitution; and any claim arising under any common law principle or public policy, including, but not limited to, all suits in tort or contract, such as wrongful termination, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy or loss of consortium. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Release to the contrary, this Release does not encompass, and Executive the Employee does not release, waive or discharge, the obligations of the Company (a) to make the payments and provide the other benefits contemplated by the Employment Separation Agreement, or (b) under any restricted stock agreement, option restricted stock unit agreement, LTIP unit agreement or other agreement pertaining to Executivethe Employee’s equity ownership, or (c) under any indemnification or similar agreement with Executivethe Employee or indemnification under the Amended and Restated Bylaws or other governing instruments of the Company. Executive The Employee understands that by signing this Release, he is not waiving any claims or administrative charges which cannot be waived by law. He is waivingNothing in this Release shall be construed to prohibit the Employee from commencing or otherwise assisting in any investigation or proceeding conducted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or any other federal, state or local government agency; provided, however, the Employee waives any right to monetary recovery or individual relief in connection with any such proceeding or should any federal, state or local agency (including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any claim one be pursued on his behalf arising out of or related to his employment with and/or separation from employment with the Company. Executive For the avoidance of doubt, nothing herein prevents the Employee from pursuing a whistleblower claim under applicable law. The Employee further agrees without any reservation whatsoever, never to xxx the Employer or become a party to a lawsuit on the basis of any and all claims of any type lawfully and validly released in this Release.
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Samples: Separation Agreement and Release (Equity Commonwealth)
Waiver and Release. Subject to the last sentence In consideration of the first paragraph payment described in Section 2(b) of this Section 1Agreement, Executive, Executive on his own behalf and on behalf of his heirs, executors, administrators, attorneys and assigns, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably releases, waives and forever discharges the Company and each all of its direct and indirect subsidiaries, affiliates, parents, successors, successors and predecessors, and the each of their respective subsidiaries, directors, owners, members, shareholders, officers, agents, and employees of the Company and its affiliates, parents, successors, predecessors, and subsidiaries (collectively, all of the foregoing are referred to as the “Employer”), from any and all causes of action, claims and damages, including attorneys’ fees, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, presently asserted or otherwise arising through the date of his signing of this ReleaseAgreement, concerning his employment or employment, separation from employment, or otherwise arising out of any offer letter, employment contract (including the Employment Agreement) or any equity or equity-based award. Subject to the last sentence of the first paragraph of this Section 1, this Release This release includes, but is not limited to, any claim or entitlement to salary, bonuses, stock deliverable under stock options or other equity or equity-based awards, any other payments, benefits benefits, or damages arising under any federal law (including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment ActAct (“ADEA”), the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 19741974 (“ERISA”), the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, each as amended); any claim arising under any state or local laws, ordinances ordinances, or regulations (including, but not limited to, any state or local laws, ordinances ordinances, or regulations requiring that advance notice be given of certain workforce reductions); and any claim arising under any common law principle or public policy, including, but not limited to, all suits in tort or contract, such as wrongful termination, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy privacy, or loss of consortium. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Release to the contrary, this Release does not encompass, and Executive does not release, waive or discharge, the obligations of the Company (a) to make the payments and provide the other benefits contemplated by the Employment Agreement, or (b) under any restricted stock agreement, option agreement or other agreement pertaining to Executive’s equity ownership, or (c) under any indemnification or similar agreement with Executive. Executive understands that by signing this Release, he is not waiving any claims or administrative charges which cannot be waived by law. He is waiving, however, any right to monetary recovery or individual relief should any federal, state or local agency (including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any claim on his behalf arising out of or related to his employment with and/or separation from employment with the Company. Executive further agrees without any reservation whatsoever, never to xxx the Employer or become a party to a lawsuit on the basis of any and all claims of any type lawfully and validly released in this Release.
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Samples: Separation and General Release Agreement (Parkway Properties Inc)