Legal Advice & Procedures

In most cases, your employer will offer to pay or contribute towards the cost of getting legal advice on your settlement agreement. However, your employer is not legally required to pay your solicitor’s

What does a Solicitor do with a Settlement Agreement? When your employer offers you a settlement agreement, you are legally required to take independent advice before signing. But what does that advice

A settlement agreement on share option rights can be just as important as the cash payment in an exit package. The High Court decision in Dixon v GlobalData PLC shows that promises made during exit

Does a Settlement Agreement Need to Be Signed by a Solicitor? You have been handed a settlement agreement. It is several pages long, written in dense legal language, and your employer wants it signed

When employees are offered a settlement agreement, one of the first questions they ask is whether they need to take settlement agreement legal advice. If they do, who do they need to speak to? Some

The gender pay gap remains a pressing issue in UK workplaces. Many employees, particularly women, are being paid less than their male counterparts for the same or similar work. If you’ve discovered

If your employer has offered you a settlement agreement, you might feel confused, worried or under pressure to sign. You’re not alone. We regularly help people who aren’t sure what the settlement

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

Can I get a free consultation? If you are offered a settlement agreement, you may get a free consultation with a solicitor. During the free consultation, the solicitor can explain your legal position

A solicitor, or a qualified legal advisor, is legally required for a settlement agreement.    Settlement agreements are legal documents that formalise the terms of separation between an employer and

When choosing a settlement agreement solicitor, the employer usually covers the legal fees. However, selecting the right solicitor is crucial to fully protect your rights. A knowledgeable solicitor

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