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III. Essential and Desirable Elements of the Separation Agreement
*    Confidentiality clauses
*    Non-disparagement clauses
*    Employment references
*    Covenants not to Sue
*    No re-employment/re-application
*    Unemployment compensation
*    Breach, enforcement, arbitration, liquidated damages
*    Taxation issues
*    Other indispensable boilerplate

Questions and Answers

IV. Release, Waiver, and Consideration
*    Terms and scope of release: who, what, when
*    Types and statement of consideration supporting release and agreement
      o    $$
      o    benefits
      o    other
*    Complying with Older Workers' Benefit Protection ACT (OWBPA) and EEOC Rules

Questions and Answers

V. External Limits On Settlement Agreements
*    Examples of state law limits: FOIA, private charities, other
*    Federal limits: IRS excess benefit/intermediate sanction rules

VI. Best Tips and Practices from the Panel

VII. Conclusion and Sign-Off