catdaddy1955
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The company I worked for eliminated my job and offered me a "Separation Agreement" which I had to sign in order to receive my continued salary for a period of time, or at least, that's why I did sign it. In part the agreement said: "Employee has the right to file a charge with any federal, state…agency…In the event any such claim, charge, complaint or action is filed…Employee understands and agrees that Employee shall not be able to recover any relief or recovery there from"...
And also: "In consideration of the receipt of the benefits described above, and except for claims related to the obligations of the parties under this Agreement, Employee forever and unconditionally waives, and releases…the Company…from any and all claims, charges, complaints, expenses or liabilities, whether know or unknown, and regardless of type cause or nature….concerning employment with the Company…and the cessation of that employment."
I want to file for unemployment compensation benefits, and my question is this: does, would, or could the Company consider a file for unemployment compensation a violation of this agreement, and would it negate the benefits of this agreement? Does it mean that if I do file for unemployement compensation that I've already agreed that I'm not eligible?
That being said, the only benefit of the agreement for me is the continued salary and benefits for the period of my severance agreement. But, if I am eligible for unemployment compensation, then I don't want to miss out of that too.
So thanks. I hope this makes sense to someone who can help answer it. I am anxiously awaiting your answers and educated opinions.
And also: "In consideration of the receipt of the benefits described above, and except for claims related to the obligations of the parties under this Agreement, Employee forever and unconditionally waives, and releases…the Company…from any and all claims, charges, complaints, expenses or liabilities, whether know or unknown, and regardless of type cause or nature….concerning employment with the Company…and the cessation of that employment."
I want to file for unemployment compensation benefits, and my question is this: does, would, or could the Company consider a file for unemployment compensation a violation of this agreement, and would it negate the benefits of this agreement? Does it mean that if I do file for unemployement compensation that I've already agreed that I'm not eligible?
That being said, the only benefit of the agreement for me is the continued salary and benefits for the period of my severance agreement. But, if I am eligible for unemployment compensation, then I don't want to miss out of that too.
So thanks. I hope this makes sense to someone who can help answer it. I am anxiously awaiting your answers and educated opinions.
