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Can I Bring a Colleague to a Settlement Agreement Discussion?
Can I Bring a Colleague to a Settlement Agreement Discussion? It’s important for us to clarify that your employer is not actually legally required to allow you to be accompanied by anyone to a settlement agreement discussion. Whether you feel …
Settlement Agreements in Redundancy Situations
Settlement Agreements in Redundancy Situations I’ve been offered a Settlement Agreement, but feel I’ve been unfairly singled out for redundancy… Just to explain, the offer of a Settlement Agreement is not an unusual action on …
Can I raise a grievance if I’m offered a settlement agreement?
Can I raise a grievance if I’m offered a settlement agreement? You won’t be surprised to learn that the answer is “yes, you can raise a grievance, but…” Every employee has the right to raise a grievance but circumstances matter, as …
What if I turn down the settlement agreement?
What if I turn down the settlement agreement? One of the key things to be aware of when considering a settlement agreement, is that it is voluntary. It’s an agreement. And this means that both parties have to …
When can my employer offer a Settlement Agreement?
When can my employer offer a Settlement Agreement? You need to have an employment contract for a Settlement Agreement to be an option for your employer. If you don’t have a contract, or are self-employed, or are working …
I’m not sure the offer in my Settlement Agreement is fair
I’m not sure the offer in my Settlement Agreement is fair The first thing to realise is that whether or not you think the offer being made by your employer in a Settlement Agreement is fair or not, you still have …
Settlement Agreements and Your Job Reference
Settlement Agreements and Your Job Reference Does my employer have to give me a job reference if I sign a settlement agreement? The short answer to this is… no. This may surprise you, but unfortunately it’s …
What is a “Protected Conversation”?
What is a “Protected Conversation”? The concept of ‘protected conversations’ was introduced back in July 2013 when the switch was made from compromise agreements to settlement agreements. A protected conversatiuon is a ‘pre-termination’ discussion and, …
Is My Settlement Agreement Valid?
Is My Settlement Agreement Valid? This is an important question, and one that every employee who is presented with a settlement agreement should ask. But it’s a stressful time for many people, and sometimes what …
Typical Terms of a Settlement Agreement
Typical Terms of a Settlement Agreement A settlement agreement is a legally binding contract that waives an individual’s rights to make a claim covered by the agreement to an employment tribunal or court. The agreement must …
