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Differences Between COT3 and A Settlement Agreement

What are the Differences Between COT3 and A Settlement Agreement? If you’re facing an employment dispute, you may be offered either a COT3 agreement or a settlement agreement. Both help resolve workplace

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Understanding Without Prejudice Conversations: Tips for Employers and Employees

What Is a Without Prejudice Conversation? A without prejudice conversation is an off-the-record discussion between an employer and an employee. This means the details of the conversation cannot be disclosed

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Settlement agreement from employer

Why have I been offered a settlement agreement from my employer?   This is a very common question on most people’s lips at the state when they are offered an agreement by their employer and informed

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Settlement agreement to end employment

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.

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What happens if you don’t sign a settlement agreement?

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

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Settlement agreement important clauses

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

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What does a solicitor do with a settlement agreement?

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

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Common Questions Asked Regarding a Settlement Agreement

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

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Employment Settlement Agreement

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?

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Settlement Agreement Guidance

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,

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Is A Settlement Agreement Legally Binding?

A settlement agreement is a legally-binding document between an employee and their employer. The employee agrees to settle all and any claims and waive the right to bring future claims against the employer

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Discrimination Settlement Agreement

One of the many reasons why individuals are offered settlement agreements is when they are in a dispute related to discrimination.   There are many different forms of discrimination in UK employment

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Settlement Agreement Legal Advice

When employees are offered a settlement agreement, they often ask the question, do they need to take settlement agreement legal advice?  If so who do they need to speak to, to obtain this advice? Can

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