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Termination Release Agreement
"I need a Termination Release Agreement for a senior software developer who is leaving our company on mutual terms in March 2025, including post-termination restrictions and an agreed reference, but excluding any share option provisions."
1. Parties: Identification of employer and employee with full legal names and addresses
2. Background: Context of employment and reason for termination
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement
4. Termination Date: Specific date employment ends and final working day if different
5. Payment Terms: Details of final salary, notice pay, and any additional payments
6. Release of Claims: Mutual releases and waivers of claims
7. Confidentiality: Ongoing obligations regarding confidential information
1. Garden Leave: Terms applicable when employee is not required to work during notice period
2. Post-termination Restrictions: Non-compete and non-solicitation provisions to protect business interests
3. Reference: Terms of employment reference to be provided as part of settlement
4. Company Property: Provisions regarding return of company assets and equipment
1. Schedule 1 - Claims: Detailed list of statutory and contractual claims being settled
2. Schedule 2 - Payment Breakdown: Detailed breakdown of all payments including tax treatment
3. Appendix 1 - Adviser's Certificate: Independent legal adviser's confirmation of advice given
4. Appendix 2 - Reference Template: Agreed form of reference where applicable
Authors
Adviser
Adviser's Certificate
Board
Business
Claims
Company
Confidential Information
Effective Date
Employee
Employment
Group
Payment
Reference
Relevant Period
Restricted Business
Restricted Client
Restricted Period
Settlement Payment
Shares
Statutory Claims
Termination Date
Termination Payment
Working Day
Final Payments
Tax Treatment
Payment Timing
Release of Claims
Confidentiality
Non-Disparagement
Company Property Return
Post-Termination Restrictions
Reference
Announcements
Legal Costs
Warranties
Entire Agreement
Third Party Rights
Variation
Severability
Waiver
Governing Law
Jurisdiction
Independent Legal Advice
Settlement Agreement Conditions
Share Options
Benefits Cessation
Garden Leave
Ongoing Cooperation
Data Protection
Continuing Obligations
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