One of the key clauses within a settlement agreement is the confidentiality provision. Seek legal advice It is important that you take legal advice from a specialist employment lawyer on the terms of the confidentiality undertaking that you are providing within the settlement agreement. This is because in some cases it is possible … Read more
This is the most common question our settlement solicitors get asked by individuals who are offered settlement agreements by their employers. How much should I get? The answer to this question is that the individual should receive adequate compensation for the termination of their employment in all of the circumstances of the case. … Read more
A settlement agreement is used in most cases to end an employee’s employment. This may be for the reason of the employee’s resignation alternatively for another reason for example redundancy. Due to the fact that this is the end of an employee’s employment they generally receive a contractual notice entitlement under the terms of … Read more
Who signs first? Typically an employee will sign first and then it is signed by a solicitor for settlement agreement who provides a certificate to confirm that he or she has provided the advice necessary to ensure that the agreement is legally binding. The employee’s advisor will then normally send a copy of the … Read more
If you decide not to sign a settlement agreement then you revert to the status quoimmediately prior to the offer. It’s wise to seek legal advice from a UK settlement agreement solicitor to know where you stand. In some cases individuals are offered settlement agreements alongside a process which is being put in place … Read more
Settlement Agreement Advice often get asked what are the most important clauses within a settlement agreement. The answer is that this depends on the circumstances of the individual case. Waiver of future claims clause One of the key clauses is the waiver that employees provide confirming that they will waive their right to pursue any claims … Read more
Quick read: An employment solicitor will review the terms of a settlement agreement offered by an employer to establish if a reasonable offer has been made to the employee while ensuring their rights remain protected before they sign. If you need advice from settlement agreement solicitors then we would take instructions from a client … Read more
How much do solicitors charge? An obvious question for anyone who has been offered a settlement agreement is how much will a solicitor charge for advice on the agreement. Almost all settlement agreements refer to a contribution to legal costs detailed within the document. This typically ranges from £250 to £1000 plus VAT. It … Read more
Can you negotiate a settlement agreement? One of the first questions that come to mind when an individual has been offered a settlement agreement is can you negotiate a settlement agreement offer? The answer is the agreement is always subject to negotiation, however, whether or not the negotiation is likely to be successful depends … Read more
What should be included in a settlement agreement? There are a number of clauses that are ever present in settlement agreements. Of course, important for the individuals signing the settlement agreement, that needs to be clauses making a provision for settlement payments to be made to them upon their termination. These clauses will provide … Read more
