Amendment to Employment Agreement Between Janis L. Jones and Harrah's Operating Company, Inc. (August 2, 2000)

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Summary

This amendment updates the employment agreement between Janis L. Jones and Harrah's Operating Company, Inc. It clarifies how certain stock awards (TARSAP II) will vest if Ms. Jones is on salary continuation after her separation from the company. The decision on vesting is at the discretion of the CEO and Human Resources Committee, and any unvested shares at the end of the salary continuation period will be forfeited. If a change in control occurs during this period, Ms. Jones is only entitled to the next potential vesting installment not otherwise earned.

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EX-10.4 5 a2029570zex-10_4.txt EX-10.4 Exhibit 10.4 Amendment to Employment Agreement With Janis L. Jones August 2, 2000 This Amendment amends the Employment Agreement dated November 1, 1999, between the undersigned Executive and Harrah's Operating Company, Inc. In consideration of the mutual agreements herein, it is agreed as follows: 1. The parties understand and agree that the provisions in Section 6 of the Employment Agreement which relate to TARSAP vesting during Salary Continuation were intended to only apply to TARSAP I. 2. The parties agree that the following provision applies regarding vesting of TARSAP II during a period of Salary Continuation: The next potential vesting installment of TARSAP II for Executive after the Separation Date if the installment is earned will vest for Executive (all, part or none) at the CEO's and HRC's discretion. If a Change in Control as defined in Executive's Severance Agreement occurs during Salary Continuation, Executive will only be entitled to the next potential vesting installment of TARSAP II not otherwise earned. Unvested shares at the end of Salary Continuation are forfeited. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment as of this 2nd day of August, 2000. Executive: Harrah's Operating Company, Inc. /s/ JANIS L. JONES By: /s/ MARILYN G. WINN - --------------------------- ------------------------------ Title: Senior Vice President HR