Understanding Settlement Agreements

If you’ve been offered a settlement agreement, you may have noticed a clause saying you can’t talk about what’s happened at work. This is often referred to as an NDA, or Non-Disclosure Agreement.

If you’ve been dismissed unfairly, you might be entitled to a settlement agreement, which allows you to receive compensation without the stress of an employment tribunal. This legally binding contract

​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

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

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

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,

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

‘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