1. Confidentiality: Required when parties wish to keep the settlement and its terms confidential

2. Non-Disparagement: Include when parties agree not to make negative statements about each other

3. Ongoing Obligations: Needed when certain obligations continue post-settlement (e.g., cooperation in investigations)

4. Return of Property: Include when there is company property or documents to be returned

5. Employment Benefits: Required when releasing employment-related claims and addressing benefit continuations

6. Future Claims: Special provisions for claims that may arise in the future

7. Severability: Include when agreement needs protection against partial invalidation

8. Third Party Rights: Required when third parties are intended to benefit from the release

1. Schedule of Claims: Detailed list of specific claims being released

2. Payment Schedule: Details of payment amounts, dates, and methods when payment is in installments

3. List of Released Parties: Comprehensive list of all parties benefiting from the release when there are multiple parties

4. Excluded Claims: List of any claims specifically excluded from the release

5. Required Actions: List of specific actions that must be taken by either party to complete the settlement