- 3 - also experienced pain in his shoulder, arm, and elbows while working at Amdahl. At some point in time, Amdahl discontinued sales of a certain software development package in North America due to declining sales. In response, Amdahl implemented a business reduction plan. Petitioner’s employment was terminated after he refused Amdahl’s offer to be transferred to a new position in Chicago, Illinois (he had been working in the northern suburbs of Chicago prior to termination). Pursuant to the business reduction plan, which affected employees other than petitioner, Amdahl provided petitioner with a severance package consisting of 2 weeks of regular salary and benefits. He was also provided with a one-time payment of $15,588. In order to receive this one-time payment, petitioner was required to execute a general release of claims in favor of Amdahl. He had no opportunity to engage in substantive discussions regarding the content of this release, which provides in relevant part: In consideration of the Enhanced Salary Continuation Pay and Benefits paid to me by Amdahl Corporation in connection with the termination of my employment in accordance with the terms of the 1997 Salary Continuation Pay and Benefit Plan, a copy of which has been given to me, I hereby fully and forever RELEASE and DISCHARGE Amdahl * * * from all claims and causes of action arising out of or relating in any way to my employment with Amdahl, including the termination of my employment. Should I maintain any action or claim against Amdahl for workers’ compensation benefits, which action or claim results in an award or payment to me, Amdahl will be entitled to a dollar forPage: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Next
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