A settlement agreement is a document provided to an employee by their employer with the intention of terminating employment and settling any potential claims the employee may have arising out of their employment or its termination. The agreement generally includes a Termination Payment as compensation for the waiver of claims.
Our team of specialist team of employment solicitors are able to provide you with advice on the terms and effect of the settlement agreement as well as the offer which has been made to you. In most cases, the settlement agreement will include a legal fee contribution which will cover the review and advice on the terms of the agreement.
If you have a dispute with your employer, we can also look to assist you with negotiating a favourable exit and requesting a settlement agreement.
Our services can include:
- Reviewing and advising upon the terms and effect of your settlement agreement.
- Updating and amending clauses in the settlement agreement where appropriate.
- Advising on your position and any potential employment claims
- Requesting a settlement agreement if you do not already have one
- Negotiating on terms of settlement agreements.
