EXHIBIT
10.9
Separation
Agreement
This Separation Agreement
(“Agreement”) is entered into by and between Monty R.
Lamirato ("Lamirato”) and ARC Wireless Solutions, Inc., a
Utah corporation ("ARC Wireless"), who are collectively referred to
hereinafter as “the Parties.”
Whereas
, the Parties entered into an Employment
Agreement, dated November 1, 2007;
Whereas,
that Employment Agreement provides
for Lamirato’s continued employment through October 31, 2009,
and severance pay of nine additional months upon immediate
termination;
Whereas,
ARC Wireless wishes to allow
Lamirato’s employment to end prior to then, and although
Lamirato is intent upon finishing out his employment and recovering
severance pursuant to his Employment Agreement, he is also willing,
in furtherance of ARC Wireless’ business interests, to enter
into this Agreement instead;
Now,
therefore , the Parties,
for and in consideration of the mutual releases, and agreements
contained below, agree to this Agreement.
1. In
lieu of continuing to work for the entire term of his employment,
ARC Wireless and Lamirato agree that his employment will end and
that he will resign as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of ARC
Wireless effective November 26, 2008 (the “Resignation
Date”). Lamirato represents that on or before the Resignation
Date, he returned all property of ARC Wireless and all copies,
excerpts or summaries thereof in his possession, custody or
control. Lamirato further represents that during his employment, he
did not commit any fraudulent acts.
2. In
lieu of receiving wages for the entire term of his employment and
any extensions thereafter, plus the additional severance thereafter
provided for in his Employment Agreement, Lamirato will instead be
paid a total of $115,000 of wages over the next 6 months in equal
installments. ARC Wireless will pay those wages to
Lamirato on ARC Wireless’ regular pay periods.
3. If
Lamirato is eligible for and chooses to elect health insurance
coverage in accordance with the Consolidated Omnibus Budget
Reconciliation Act of 1985 (“COBRA”), Lamirato will be
responsible for covering all payments.
4. Lamirato
shall submit to ARC Wireless any business expenses for
reimbursement within sixty days after the Resignation
Date.
5. Lamirato
will maintain his obligations referred to in his Employment
Agreement, para. 10 (entitled
“Non-Compete”).
6. Both
Parties agree to cooperate with the other to effectuate this
Agreement. Specifically, Lamirato agrees to provide
reasonable consultation services to ARC Wireless, upon request and
reasonable notice, through October 31, 2009, and ARC Wireless
agrees to cooperate reasonably with the removal of Lamirato’s
restrictions on his stock certificates at such time that Lamirato
might elect and that such removal is authorized by applicable laws
and regulations. Until the closing of the 2008 audit, Lamirato will
have access to his former office and records, upon the request of
ARC.
7. Lamirato’s
Release and Covenant Not To Sue: In consideration for the benefits
described herein and for other good and valuable consideration,
Lamirato, on behalf of himself, his heirs, executors, attorneys,
representatives and each of their successors and assigns, hereby
forever releases ARC Wireless and its subsidiaries and affiliated
entities and each such entity’s past and present officers,
directors, shareholders, employees, members, agents,
representatives and attorneys, and each of their respective
predecessors, successors and assigns, from any and all claims,
demands, suits, actions, charges or causes of action of any nature
whatsoever, whether known or unknown, based on any act, omission,
conduct, policy, practice, occurrence or incident up to and
including the Resignation Date (“Claims”), including
without limitation Claims relating in any way to his employment
with ARC Wireless and the termination thereof. This
release includes without limitation Claims for discrimination,
harassment, retaliation or any other unlawful act under Title VII
of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities
Act, and other federal, state, county or local laws; Claims for
breach of any contract; Claims for wrongful discharge; Claims for
emotional distress, defamation, misrepresentation, or any other
personal injury or tort; Claims for unpaid compensation; Claims
relating to benefits, Claims for attorneys' f
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