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Settlement Agreement Between Employee And Employer
"I need a Settlement Agreement Between Employee And Employer under Indian law for a senior software engineer who is leaving voluntarily but has access to sensitive intellectual property, with special focus on confidentiality and non-compete provisions for the technology sector."
1. Parties: Identifies the employer and employee with their full legal names, addresses, and relevant designations
2. Background: Sets out the context of employment, reason for separation, and intent to settle all claims
3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement for clarity and consistency
4. Effective Date and Termination Date: Specifies when the employment officially ends and when the settlement agreement takes effect
5. Settlement Payments: Details the amount, components, and timing of all payments to be made to the employee
6. Tax Implications: Clarifies the tax treatment of settlement payments and responsibilities for tax payments
7. Release of Claims: Mutual release of all claims, demands, and causes of action between the parties
8. Company Property: Requirements for return of company property, documents, and data
9. Confidentiality: Obligations to keep the settlement terms and company information confidential
10. References: Agreement on the nature and content of employment references
11. Non-Disparagement: Mutual obligations not to make negative statements about each other
12. Governing Law: Specifies Indian law as governing law and relevant jurisdiction
13. Entire Agreement: Confirms this agreement supersedes all previous agreements regarding the subject matter
14. Execution: Signature blocks and execution formalities
1. Non-Competition: Restrictions on working with competitors, used for senior employees or those with access to sensitive information
2. Non-Solicitation: Restrictions on soliciting employees or customers, typically for sales or senior management roles
3. Intellectual Property Rights: Specific provisions for assignments of IP rights, used when employee was involved in creative or technical work
4. Ongoing Cooperation: Requirements for employee to assist with handover or future inquiries, useful for complex roles or pending projects
5. Legal Counsel: Acknowledgment that parties had opportunity to seek legal advice, important for high-value settlements
6. Equity/Share Options: Treatment of any outstanding equity or share options, needed if employee participated in such schemes
7. Benefits Continuation: Details of any benefits extending beyond termination, used when offering continued medical coverage etc.
8. Reinstatement Waiver: Explicit waiver of right to seek reinstatement, important in cases of disputed termination
1. Schedule 1 - Settlement Payment Breakdown: Detailed breakdown of all payment components including salary, bonus, gratuity, and other benefits
2. Schedule 2 - Company Property Checklist: List of all company property to be returned by the employee
3. Schedule 3 - Confidential Information: Specific details of confidential information and trade secrets to be protected
4. Appendix A - Release of Claims: Detailed list of all claims being released by both parties
5. Appendix B - Reference Letter Template: Agreed format and content of employment reference
6. Appendix C - Outstanding Obligations: List of any pending tasks, handover requirements, or ongoing obligations
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