Employee Legal Action Waiver Format
EMPLOYEE LEGAL ACTION WAIVER FORMAT
This Employee Legal Action Waiver (“Waiver”) is made effective as of [Date] by and between [Employee Name] (“Employee”) and [Employer Name] (“Employer”).
1. Recitals
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1.1 Background: The Employee and Employer have been involved in a dispute concerning [brief description of the dispute, e.g., employment termination, discrimination claim, etc.].
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1.2 Settlement Agreement: The parties desire to resolve this dispute amicably and have negotiated a settlement.
2. Waiver of Rights
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2.1 Waiver: In consideration of the compensation outlined in Section 3, the Employee voluntarily waives any and all legal claims, rights, and actions against the Employer, including but not limited to:
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Claims arising under federal, state, or local law.
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Claims for wrongful termination, discrimination, or harassment.
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Claims for wages, benefits, or other employment-related issues.
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3. Consideration
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3.1 Compensation: The Employer agrees to pay the Employee the sum of $[Amount] as a full and final settlement of all claims.
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3.2 Payment Terms: Payment shall be made on or before [Payment Date] via [Payment Method].
4. Release of Claims
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4.1 Scope of Release: This Waiver releases the Employer from any claims that the Employee may have related to their employment or termination thereof, known or unknown, arising up to the date of this Waiver.
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4.2 No Admission of Liability: This Waiver does not constitute an admission of liability or wrongdoing by the Employer.
5. Acknowledgment
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5.1 Understanding: The Employee acknowledges that they have read and understood this Waiver and have had the opportunity to seek independent legal advice before signing.
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5.2 Voluntary Execution: The Employee agrees that this Waiver is executed voluntarily and without duress or undue influence.
6. Miscellaneous
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6.1 Governing Law: This Waiver shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [State].
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6.2 Entire Agreement: This Waiver constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter herein and supersedes any prior agreements or understandings.
7. Signatures
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Employee Legal Action Waiver as of the date first above written.
[Employee Name]
Employee Signature: ____________________
Date: ____________________
[Employer Name]
Employer Representative Signature: ____________________
Date: ____________________
