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Employee Release Agreement
"I need an Employee Release Agreement for a senior software developer in Lagos, Nigeria who is leaving voluntarily on March 15, 2025, with standard non-compete provisions and arrangements for ongoing consultancy for knowledge transfer until June 2025."
1. Parties: Identification of the employer and employee with full legal names and addresses
2. Background: Brief history of employment relationship, reason for termination, and context for the agreement
3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement
4. Termination Date: Clear statement of when employment relationship ends
5. Settlement Payment: Details of all payments to be made, including statutory entitlements and ex-gratia payments
6. Tax and Other Deductions: Provisions regarding tax treatment of payments and other statutory deductions
7. Release of Claims: Comprehensive release of all claims by employee against employer
8. Company Property: Requirements for return of company property and confirmation of compliance
9. Confidentiality Obligations: Ongoing confidentiality obligations post-employment
10. Non-Disparagement: Mutual obligations regarding non-disparagement
11. Reference: Terms regarding future employment references
12. Governing Law: Specification of Nigerian law as governing law
13. Entire Agreement: Confirmation that this document represents the entire agreement between parties
14. Execution: Signature blocks and execution requirements
1. Non-Compete Obligations: Used when there are post-employment competition restrictions (note: must be reasonable and justified under Nigerian law)
2. Non-Solicitation: Used when preventing solicitation of employees/customers is required
3. Pension Arrangements: Used when specific pension considerations need to be addressed
4. Ongoing Cooperation: Used when employee's assistance may be needed for transition or future matters
5. Legal Advice: Used to confirm employee has received independent legal advice (recommended for senior employees)
6. Share Options/Benefits: Used when employee has share options or other benefits that need to be addressed
7. Medical Insurance: Used when continuation or termination of medical benefits needs to be addressed
8. Reaffirmation of Existing Obligations: Used when specific existing obligations need to continue post-employment
1. Schedule 1 - Payment Breakdown: Detailed breakdown of all payments including statutory entitlements, ex-gratia payments, and benefits
2. Schedule 2 - Company Property List: Comprehensive list of company property to be returned
3. Schedule 3 - Existing Agreements: List of any existing agreements that survive or are terminated
4. Appendix A - Form of Reference: Agreed form of employment reference
5. Appendix B - Certificate of Compliance: Form for confirming return of company property and compliance with obligations
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