Common use of Activities Not Covered Clause in Contracts

Activities Not Covered. Executive understands that this Agreement does not prohibit or prevent Executive from filing a charge or participating, testifying or assisting in investigations, hearings or other proceedings conducted by the EEOC, the NLRB, or a similar agency enforcing federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws. However, to the maximum extent provided by law, Executive does give up all rights to recover or receive individual damages, money, or other personal benefits as a result of such charge, investigation or proceeding. Nothing in this Agreement prohibits Executive from a) reporting possible violations of law (including securities laws) to any government agency, including to the U.S. Congress, Department of Justice, Securities and Exchange Commission or Inspector General; b) making disclosures protected under federal whistleblower laws; or c) otherwise fully participating in any federal whistleblower programs.