A short-form settlement agreement between an employer and a current or former employee in a single plaintiff employment dispute, including the employee's general release of legal claims against the employer. This Standard Document is based on federal law and intended for use by private employers with their non-unionized workforce. It is drafted in favor of the employer. It has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips. For information on state law requirements, see the Employment Claims in Release Agreements: State Q&A Tool and State Employment Litigation and Arbitration Toolkit: State-Specific Resources. For a long-form agreement with more detailed drafting notes, see Standard Document, Settlement and Release Agreement: Single Plaintiff Employment Dispute (Long-Form).