1. Confidentiality Clause: Include when the settlement terms need to remain confidential

2. Non-Disparagement: Include when there's a need to prevent parties from making negative statements about each other

3. Return of Company Property: Include when the recipient needs to return company assets or documents

4. Ongoing Benefits: Include when certain benefits will continue post-settlement

5. Reference Provision: Include when agreement includes terms about future employment references

6. Legal Counsel Acknowledgment: Include when either party has received legal advice regarding the settlement

1. Payment Schedule: Details of payment installments if the settlement is not a lump sum

2. Calculation Method: Breakdown of how the settlement amount was calculated

3. Benefits Summary: List of any continuing benefits or entitlements

4. Claims List: Detailed list of specific claims being settled, if applicable