Opinion ID: 77119
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 1

Heading: Claims relating to involuntary terminations, such as layoffs and discharges (including constructive discharges);

Text: 11 2. Employment discrimination and harassment claims, based on, for example, age, race, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, citizenship, disability or other characteristic protected by law; Retaliation claims for legally protected activity, and/or for whistleblowing; 12 3. Claims relating to state or federal Family and Medical Leave Acts; 13 4. Claims relating to workplace accommodation due to physical or mental disabilities; 14 5. Tort claims, intentional torts, negligence, defamation, invasion of privacy, infliction or [sic] emotional distress, etc.; 15 6. Claims of violation of public policy; and 16 7. Claims based on express or implied contracts. 17 The DRP specifically excluded the following claims from its provisions: Excluded Claims 18 Claims excluded from the DRP are the following: 19 1. Claims for benefits under a Company benefit plan, including those covered by Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA); 20