Define: Released Claims
What does "Released Claims" mean? The meaning differs based on the contract. We found 2 definitions across 2 companies in SEC filings.
Definition 1 (CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC, seen in 1 filing)
Released Claims means any claims arising from or related to Executive’s employment with Cadence, such as claims arising under (as amended) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the National Labor Relations Act, the California Pregnancy Disability Leave law, the California Family Rights Act, the Healthy Workplace Healthy Family Act of 2014, the California Labor Code, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), the state and federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, and the California Business and Professions Code; any other local, state, federal, or foreign law governing employment; and the common law of contract and tort.
Source: CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC 10-Q
Definition 2 (Cboe Global Markets, Inc., seen in 1 filing)
Released Claims means any and all rights, claims, liabilities, obligations, damages, costs, expenses, attorneys' fees, suits, actions, and demands, of any and every kind, nature and character, known or unknown, liquidated or unliquidated, absolute or contingent, in law and in equity, enforceable or arising under any non-U.S., local, state or federal common law, statute or ordinance relating to Associate's past employment with Cboe or any past actions, statements, or omissions of Cboe or any of the Released Parties occurring prior to Associate's execution of this Release.
Source: Cboe Global Markets, Inc. 8-K
Data extracted from 2 SEC EDGAR filings across 2 companies. Source: Material contracts (Exhibit 10) filed under Regulation S-K.
This page presents definitions found in actual SEC filings for informational purposes. The specific definition appropriate for your contract may vary based on jurisdiction, industry, and specific circumstances. Consult with a qualified attorney for legal advice.