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The California Labor Code prohibits the release of claims for wages that are indisputably owed and due to employees through their termination date (Cal. Lab. Code § 206.5). However, employees can execute valid releases of wage claims where there is a bona fide dispute about whether the wages are owed.

This form, sometimes called a liability waiver, states that you accept the amount that the insurer is paying you, and that you agree not to pursue any more claims against the at-fault driver or their insurer.

Section 1542. 1542. A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party.

A general release that explicitly covers known and unknown claims and specifically waives the provisions of California Civil Code Section 1542 is enforceable and acts as a complete bar to all claims, whether known or unknown at the time of release (San Diego Hospice v. County of San Diego, 31 Cal. App.

A “general release” is a document in which one person releases another from any claims or threats of lawsuits. Franchisors often require franchisees to sign general releases at various points in the relationship to insulate themselves from franchisee lawsuits.

Release of claims clause samples. I acknowledge and agree that by virtue of the foregoing, I have waived any relief available to me (including without limitation, monetary damages, equitable relief and reinstatement) under any of the claims and/or causes of action waived in this Release of Claims.

A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party.

Also known as a general release or release. A written contract in which one or more parties agree to give up legal causes of action against the other party in exchange for adequate consideration (that is, something of value to which the party releasing the legal claims is not already entitled).