What is a Reasonable Settlement Agreement?

​What is a Reasonable Settlement Agreement is an important question. A reasonable settlement agreement must be fair to both parties involved. It should resolve workplace issues or end an employment relationship that benefits both sides. However, reasonableness isn’t a one-size-fits-all concept. It’s a blend of fair compensation, clear terms, willing agreement and legal compliance. What … Read more

Are Settlement Agreements Taxable?

A settlement agreement payment (lump sum) under £30,000 is not taxable. Payments under £30,000 are not taxable providing they do not include other contractual payments. A settlement agreement payment may be referred to as “compensation payment”, “ex-gratia payment” or “termination payment”. Payments can be classed as statutory or contractual.     The difference between contractual … Read more

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 remain protected before they sign.   If you need advice from settlement agreement solicitors then we would take instructions from a client … Read more

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, 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

What is a Reasonable Settlement Agreement?

‘Reasonable’ is subjective but in terms of settlement agreements, reasonable depends on the specific circumstances of the case, type and strength of the claim.   Clients, who have been offered settlement agreements often ask our settlement agreement solicitors: “What is a reasonable settlement agreement?” The answer to this is that it depends entirely on the … Read more