Overview of Resignation, Release and Waiver

What is this document?

A Resignation, Release and Waiver is a legal document where one party agrees to resign from their position, and waive any present or future claims against the other party.

When would I use this document?

A Resignation, Release and Waiver can be used where an employee is resigning from a company, or a director is resigning from a board of directors.

Who signs this document?

A Resignation, Release and Waiver is signed by the party who is resigning.

More details about this document

A Resignation, Release and Waiver is a document signed by an employee or a director of a company when they resign from their position. The purpose of the document is to ensure that an employee or director will not bring a claim against the company.

The document is a one-sided document, in favour of the company from which the employee or director is resigning. Some Resignation, Release and Waivers can be drafted in relation to separate documents, such as a termination letter or a share purchase agreement.

What are the core elements of this document?

The core elements of a Resignation, Release and Waiver include: Release of Claims, Waiver of Liability, and Independent Legal Advice.

Additional clauses could include: Enurement, Entire Agreement and Precedence of Agreements.

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  • Employment Agreement - an agreement that sets out the terms of an employment relationship.
  • Termination Agreement - an agreement used to terminate another agreement.

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