Our Employment Group also represents individuals and has extensive experience negotiating and counseling Executives and Companies on important employment issues, including the negotiation
of Executive employment agreements and severance packages at the outset of the Executive's Employment.
Not exact matches
In order to support the continuity
of senior leadership, we have
employment agreements with Ms. Katz and Messrs. Skinner and Gold which provide, among other things, for payments to the
executive following a termination
of employment by the
executive for «good reason» or a termination
of the
executive's
employment by us without «cause.»
On September 29, 2010, HP entered into a four - year
employment agreement with Mr. Apotheker (the «Apotheker Agreement») pursuant to which he was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of HP and a member of the Board effective November
agreement with Mr. Apotheker (the «Apotheker
Agreement») pursuant to which he was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of HP and a member of the Board effective November
Agreement») pursuant to which he was appointed President and Chief
Executive Officer
of HP and a member
of the Board effective November 1, 2010.
As described beginning on page 20
of this proxy statement, the
employment agreements generally define the
executive's position, specify a minimum base salary, and provide for participation in our annual and long - term incentive plans, as well as other benefits.
We believe that these
agreements enhance our ability to recruit and retain the Named
Executive Officers, offer them a degree
of security in the very dynamic environment
of the retail industry, and protect us competitively through non-competition and non-solicitation requirements if
executives terminate their
employment with us.
Except for those
executives who have an
employment agreement that expressly provides for payment
of an Award under the Bonus Plan in limited circumstances, in the event a participant's
employment is terminated for any reason prior to the date
of payment
of an Award under the Bonus Plan, such participant will not be entitled to any bonus under the Bonus Plan, provided that in the event that a participant's
employment terminates during the performance period due to (i) death or (ii) disability, the Committee may, at its sole discretion, authorize the Company to pay, on a prorated basis, an Award determined in accordance with the terms and conditions
of Bonus Plan.
During 2013, we did not have
employment agreements with any
of our named
executive officers.
During 2014, the
employment of our named
executive officers was not subject to the terms and conditions
of any
employment agreements.
The table above does not include (i) 5,952,917 shares
of Class A common stock reserved for issuance under our 2015 Incentive Award Plan (as described in «
Executive Compensation — New Employment Agreements and Incentive Plans»), consisting of (x) 2,689,486 shares of Class A common stock issuable upon exercise of options to purchase shares of Class A common stock granted on the date of this prospectus to our directors and certain employees, including the named executive officers, in connection with this offering as described in «Executive Compensation — Director Compensation» and «Executive Compensation — New Equity Awards,» and (y) 3,263,431 additional shares of Class A common stock reserved for future issuance and (ii) 24,269,792 shares of Class A common stock issuable to the Continuing SSE Equity Owners upon redemption or exchange of their LLC Interests as described in «Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions — SSE Holdings LLC Agreemen
Executive Compensation — New
Employment Agreements and Incentive Plans»), consisting
of (x) 2,689,486 shares
of Class A common stock issuable upon exercise
of options to purchase shares
of Class A common stock granted on the date
of this prospectus to our directors and certain employees, including the named
executive officers, in connection with this offering as described in «Executive Compensation — Director Compensation» and «Executive Compensation — New Equity Awards,» and (y) 3,263,431 additional shares of Class A common stock reserved for future issuance and (ii) 24,269,792 shares of Class A common stock issuable to the Continuing SSE Equity Owners upon redemption or exchange of their LLC Interests as described in «Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions — SSE Holdings LLC Agreemen
executive officers, in connection with this offering as described in «
Executive Compensation — Director Compensation» and «Executive Compensation — New Equity Awards,» and (y) 3,263,431 additional shares of Class A common stock reserved for future issuance and (ii) 24,269,792 shares of Class A common stock issuable to the Continuing SSE Equity Owners upon redemption or exchange of their LLC Interests as described in «Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions — SSE Holdings LLC Agreemen
Executive Compensation — Director Compensation» and «
Executive Compensation — New Equity Awards,» and (y) 3,263,431 additional shares of Class A common stock reserved for future issuance and (ii) 24,269,792 shares of Class A common stock issuable to the Continuing SSE Equity Owners upon redemption or exchange of their LLC Interests as described in «Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions — SSE Holdings LLC Agreemen
Executive Compensation — New Equity Awards,» and (y) 3,263,431 additional shares
of Class A common stock reserved for future issuance and (ii) 24,269,792 shares
of Class A common stock issuable to the Continuing SSE Equity Owners upon redemption or exchange
of their LLC Interests as described in «Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions — SSE Holdings LLC
Agreement.»
The number
of shares
of our Class A common stock outstanding after this offering as shown in the tables above is based on the number
of shares outstanding as
of September 24, 2014, after giving effect to the Transactions and the Assumed Redemption, and excludes 5,952,917 shares
of Class A common stock reserved for issuance under our 2015 Incentive Award Plan (as described in «
Executive Compensation — New Employment Agreements and Incentive Plans»), consisting of (i) 2,689,486 shares of Class A common stock issuable upon the exercise of options to purchase shares of Class A common stock granted on the date of this prospectus to our directors and certain employees, including the named executive officers, in connection with this offering as described in «Executive Compen
Executive Compensation — New
Employment Agreements and Incentive Plans»), consisting
of (i) 2,689,486 shares
of Class A common stock issuable upon the exercise
of options to purchase shares
of Class A common stock granted on the date
of this prospectus to our directors and certain employees, including the named
executive officers, in connection with this offering as described in «Executive Compen
executive officers, in connection with this offering as described in «
Executive Compen
Executive Compensation --
This appointment follows the termination
of Dov Charney, former President and Chief
Executive Officer, for cause in accordance with the terms
of his
employment agreement.
The number
of shares
of our Class A common stock outstanding after this offering as shown in the tables above is based on the number
of shares outstanding as
of September 24, 2014, after giving effect to the Transactions and the Assumed Redemption, and excludes shares
of Class A common stock reserved for issuance under our 2015 Incentive Award Plan (as described in «
Executive Compensation — New Employment Agreements and Incentive Plans»), consisting of (i) shares of Class A common stock issuable upon the exercise of options to purchase shares of Class A common stock granted on the date of this prospectus to our directors and certain employees, including the named executive officers, in connection with this offering as
Executive Compensation — New
Employment Agreements and Incentive Plans»), consisting
of (i) shares
of Class A common stock issuable upon the exercise
of options to purchase shares
of Class A common stock granted on the date
of this prospectus to our directors and certain employees, including the named
executive officers, in connection with this offering as
executive officers, in connection with this offering as described
«The vesting
of each
executive's awards will accelerate upon termination
of his
employment for any reason (including a resignation for good reason) other than cause, death or disability (as such terms are defined in such
executive's
employment agreement) if such termination takes place upon or within two years following a change in control (as defined in such
executive's
employment agreement) that occurs during the term
of his
employment agreement and such
executive signs a general waiver and release that has become effective.»
entered into Change
of Control and Retention
Agreements with each
of the Named
Executive Officers that provide them with certain payments and benefits in the event
of the termination
of their
employment within the three - month period prior to, or the 18 month period following, a change
of control
of the Company (referred to as the «change
of control period»).
This management
agreement, abiding by the principles of the Agreement Concerning the Operations of ALMA signed in December 2015, sets up a basic framework for the ALMA operations that covers tasks and responsibilities of three executives, organizational structure for management and operations of ALMA, staff employment, and financial matte
agreement, abiding by the principles
of the
Agreement Concerning the Operations of ALMA signed in December 2015, sets up a basic framework for the ALMA operations that covers tasks and responsibilities of three executives, organizational structure for management and operations of ALMA, staff employment, and financial matte
Agreement Concerning the Operations
of ALMA signed in December 2015, sets up a basic framework for the ALMA operations that covers tasks and responsibilities
of three
executives, organizational structure for management and operations
of ALMA, staff
employment, and financial matters, etc..
In speaking about SkyPower's selection by Huayang and the signing
of this monumental
agreement today in Toronto, SkyPower's President and Chief
Executive Officer, Kerry Adler, said: «SkyPower is so very proud to be part
of President Xi's visionary policy
of opening up economic and trade routes across the Belt and Road regions, stimulating substantial
employment and ensuring economic growth and security along the Road.
Any
executive seeking to emulate the # 3,000 taxi journey
of John Cleese across Europe in the belief that they are indispensable to their employer, absent a specific
agreement in their contract
of employment or a prior assurance that such expenses will be met, may find that their employer can properly refuse to reimburse such costs.
Chris regularly advises both employees and employers on
executive employment agreements, workplace policies,
employment standards, termination
of employment and human rights issues.
Advised biotech company in connection with change -
of - control
agreements with
executives which were triggered when company was acquired, and successfully litigated claims brought by
executives who were denied benefits under the
agreements (2012 AAA
Employment Lexis 265; 2012 AAA
Employment Lexis 367)
Advised financial services company concerning complex
employment and
executive severance
agreements, including plans to hire employees and groups
of employees from competing firms
Defending technology company and its board
of directors in multimillion dollar PA state court action brought by founder / consultant / shareholder alleging claims for breach
of fiduciary duty, breach
of contract, and rescission; prosecuting action in NJ federal court on behalf
of executive terminated in breach
of his
employment agreement; defending companies and their majority owners in numerous state court actions throughout NY and NJ alleging breach
of contract and fraud; defending company in connection with DOL investigation regarding misclassification
of employees; defending health - tech entrepreneur in connection with DOL investigation regarding unemployment insurance fraud; counseling global company and its US subsidiary in connection with various
employment law matters; and negotiating numerous separation
agreements.
Jonathan also concentrates on and advises US and multinational corporations and
executives in all aspects
of employment law, including drafting and negotiating
employment and separation
agreements, corporate restructurings and reductions in force,
employment advice related to corporate transactions, internal corporate investigations, handbooks and policy manuals, sexual harassment and other sensitivity training, protecting against employee raiding and theft
of confidential information, and compliance with all federal, state, and local discrimination laws.
The firm's areas
of practice include: advising the multinational and multi-jurisdictional employer; Industrial Relations Board proceedings; collective
agreements and bargaining; compensation and benefits plans; construction labour relations; employee relations;
executive employment agreements and compensation; grievance arbitration; human rights and accommodation; injunctive court proceedings and judicial review; interest arbitration; Labour Relations Board proceedings; management training; mediation and alternative dispute resolution; occupational health and safety; outsourcing; pay equity; privacy; responding to union organizing and applications for certification sale or closure; strike or lock - out preparation and business continuity planning; workplace investigations; workplace safety and insurance; wrongful and constructive dismissal litigation.
Susanne Ingold («Susie») practices in all areas
of labor and
employment law and litigation, including
employment discrimination law, risk management,
executive employment contracts, personnel policies and manuals, wrongful termination, trade secrets / non-compete
agreements, sexual harassment, drug and alcohol testing, and wage and hour law.
Ms. Alexander - Krom advises employers, employees, and business
executives in all aspects
of employment - related issues and policies including hiring, FMLA leave and ADA compliance, discrimination, wage and hour, employee terminations, and severance
agreements.
The Minnesota
employment attorneys
of TMB routinely represent individuals including high level
executives and professionals during times
of career transition, such as when receiving a severance
agreement.
His extensive experience includes the design and implementation
of tax - qualified retirement plans, nonqualified deferred compensation plans and 409A compliance,
executive compensation arrangements,
executive employment and separation
agreements, fringe benefits and compensation clawbacks.
To help our clients prevent as much as possible later disagreements that may degenerate in business impacting issues, we assist on individual matters that arise at various stages
of employment, including customized assistance for
executive employment agreements, staff training, workplace policies, executing, amending, suspending, and terminating
employment contracts, discrimination and harassment claims at the work place, disciplinary proceedings.
She specialises in advising on
executive terminations, board level disputes and the
employment implications
of TUPE in transactions including mergers and acquisitions, partnership
agreements, service reconfiguration and the related
employment implications
of procurement and commissioning.
She has extensive experience representing businesses,
executives and other high - level professionals on a full range
of employment - related issues, including recruitment, hiring, discrimination, negotiation
of employment agreements, breach
of contract, non-competes, discipline, termination, and reductions in force.
Bill was adept at handling a wide array
of commercial transactions and contract matters for businesses and individuals, including the organization, purchase and / or sale
of businesses, joint venture
agreements, contracts for the sale
of goods or provision
of services,
employment contracts and
executive compensation issues, benefits and severance
agreements, independent contractor
agreements and
agreements for the purchase / sale or leasing
of both real and personal property.
CEOs typically have a multitude
of contractual arrangements in place, such as
executive employment agreements, change
of control, bonus and pension arrangements, stock options, and noncompetition
agreements.
In civil litigation matters, Mr. Cloherty regularly represents companies,
executives and professionals in complex business disputes, including breaches
of contracts, breaches
of fiduciary duties, shareholder disputes, trade secrets theft, non-competition
agreements, wage and hour disputes, and other
employment issues.
She routinely handles a wide variety
of general outside counsel matters, including discipline and terminations; discrimination, retaliation, and harassment issues;
executive employment agreements; issues with employees during mergers and acquisitions; commercial contracts; and advice to employers on compliance with federal, state, and local
employment laws.
His practice areas include corporate transactions, private placements
of securities and venture capital financing, commercial litigation, commercial and residential real estate,
employment issues and
executive compensation
agreements, intellectual property issues focusing on patent licensing, copyright, and trademark, and estate planning.
Our Private Equity Group has negotiated and prepared all manner
of agreements relating to the governance and management
of portfolio companies, including board observer
agreements,
executive employment agreements, investor rights
agreements, management rights
agreements, management services
agreements, and unanimous shareholder
agreements.
In addition, many
of Craig's clients are highly compensated
executives and professionals seeking guidance on career transition issues, job offers,
employment contracts,
executive compensation, non-compete
agreements, and severance
agreements.
Our attorneys have litigated on behalf
of defendants and plaintiffs in a wide variety
of entertainment matters, including disputes alleging copyright, trademark, and trade dress infringement; right
of publicity violations; idea theft; breaches
of licensing and distribution, participation, film financing, and
executive employment agreements; trade secret violations; and a variety
of fraud, interference, personal injury, and other tort actions.
We work with companies to reward their
executives in
employment agreements and change
of control
agreements, deferred compensation arrangements, incentive compensation plans and equity compensation.
Ms. Kaplan has extensive experience representing businesses,
executives, and other high level professionals on a full range
of employment - relates issues, including recruitment, hiring, discrimination, negotiation
of employment agreements, breach
of contract, non-competes, discipline, termination, and reduction in force.
Since 2015, he has recovered over $ 6,000,000 for his plaintiff - side clients and negotiated
employment agreements for scores
of executives in Silicon Valley and beyond.
Legal services provided by us include determining the appropriate business entity, jurisdiction and taxation status, structuring and formation
of new entities, foreign investments, foreign collaborations, joint ventures, and technology absorption, setting up
of branch offices, liaison offices or project offices, tax planning, developing and documenting shareholder
agreements, creating
executive employment agreements that attract and retain key leadership, identifying and securing intellectual property via trademarks, patents and copyright protection, creating business financing strategies, advising clients for ongoing business needs and transactions, distributorships, sales
agreements, stockholders» buy - sell
agreements, franchise
agreements, intellectual property and license
agreements, outsourcing
agreements, licensing
agreements and technology transfers, including hardware, software and other services and products, trade practices, advertising and promotions.
He has a significant
executive employment law practice, specializing in restrictive covenants and change
of control
agreements.
As part
of the firm's counseling function, our attorneys regularly draft critical
employment agreements, including
executive compensation
agreements, employee handbooks, sexual harassment policies, independent contractor
agreements, Internet / e-mail usage policies, separation
agreements, equity compensation and employee arbitration
agreements.
We have expertise drafting independent contractor
agreements,
executive employment agreements, consulting services
agreements, incentive and non-qualifying stock option
agreements, confidentiality / non-disclosure
agreements, employee privacy statements, mandatory arbitration
agreements, non-solicitation
agreements and all other types
of employment related
agreements.
She also regularly drafts
employment contracts and service
agreements and has assisted a number
of Senior
Executives in the oil industry negotiate exit and salary / benefits packages.
Mr. Greenspan has also developed an area
of interest in
executive employment agreements.
In a decision dated March 24, 2011, the arbitrator authorized the testimony
of the three commissioner members, explaining the
executive committee did not benefit from «deliberative secrecy» and it would be impossible to determine whether the termination
of the
employment relationship was consistent with the collective
agreement [translation] «without a detailed knowledge
of the deliberations».
Her clients rely on her counsel for a wide range
of matters, including nonqualified deferred compensation, equity and equity - based compensation,
executive employment and severance
agreements and qualified retirement planning and compliance.
Scott works with employers to draft and negotiate
executive employment agreements and severance
agreements; he assists employers in navigating the legal and practical complexities
of involuntary reduction - in - force and early exit incentive programs; he collaborates with employers to craft legally compliant and strategically effective workplace policies; and he provides training to managers and employees on various legal and ethical compliance issues.