Employee Release, Liability Waiver and Indemnification Agreement
(IL)
Summary
This employee release, liability waiver and indemnification agreement is for use in Illinois between an employer and an employee regarding the employee's participation in company sponsored events and/or the use of company facilities or equipment. This template includes practical guidance, drafting notes, and an optional clause. The agreement should be signed by employees as a condition to allow them to participate in employer activities or prior to their use of any facilities that may be provided by the employer. The agreement provides a release from the employee from any claims or liabilities for any personal injury or property damage that may be sustained while taking part in the company event or that may arise from use of company equipment or facilities. The agreement also includes an acknowledgement of the risks associated with such participation, and also requires the employee to provide the released parties with indemnification for any loss or damage they may cause stemming from such participation. For a non-jurisdictional version of this template, see Employee Release, Liability Waiver and Indemnification Agreement. For related information, see Indemnity Provisions and Indemnity Clauses. For a full listing of key content that can be used by in-house counsel to develop, revise, and implement a company's employee and third-party-related policies, see In-House Company Policies Resource Kit.