Settlement and Release of Claims Agreement: Single Plaintiff Employment Dispute (Long-Form)

by Practical Law Labor & Employment

A Standard Document that provides a model settlement and release of claims agreement for resolving single plaintiff employment disputes. This employer-drafted template offers a framework for structuring payment, confirming no admission of liability, and securing a general release and waiver of claims. This Standard Document provides guidance on navigating complex federal laws, with specific attention to the requirements for releasing claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). It addresses critical drafting considerations for confidentiality and non-disparagement provisions, particularly in light of recent National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decisions and the Speak Out Act. The content also explores compliance with whistleblower protections enforced by agencies like the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), helping employers mitigate risk when formalizing the resolution of an employment-related legal conflict. For information on state law requirements, see the Employment Claims in Release Agreements: State Q&A Tool and State Employment Litigation and Arbitration Toolkit: State-Specific Resources.