Employment tribunals are legal hearings where employees and employers resolve workplace disputes. Common issues include unfair dismissal, discrimination, equal pay and unpaid wages. Before taking your case to the tribunal, it’s important to discuss all options with your employer about how things can move forward. If that doesn’t work, the next step could be to … Read more
For employers, the waiver of claims is often the most important part of a settlement agreement. This clause ensures the employee agrees not to bring legal claims in an employment tribunal about their job or its termination. It gives employers peace of mind, avoiding costly and time-consuming disputes. For the waiver of future claims to … Read more
The primary difference between COT3 and a settlement agreement is at what point in the employment dispute process they are used. A settlement agreement removes the ability of the employee to make a future claim at the employment tribunal. COT3 is used before employment tribunal proceedings take place. Here are six key distinctions between … Read more
If you are having problems at work and you have been offered a settlement agreement that seems unfair, you might be able to make a claim at the Employment Tribunal against your employer. An employment solicitor will be able to tell you if the settlement agreement terms are fair. If you have not been … Read more
