EMPLOYMENT SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS
We make settlement agreements clear and fair
We’ll walk you through your agreement in plain English — explaining exactly what you’re giving up and what you’re getting. If the offer isn’t fair, we’ll tell you honestly and negotiate better terms on your behalf. You’ll never be pressured to sign; our job is to make sure you do so with full understanding and confidence
THE SITUATION YOU’RE IN
You don’t have to face your settlement agreement alone
If your employer has offered you a settlement agreement — sometimes still called a compromise agreement — you’ve probably been handed a document full of legal language, a deadline, and a lot to think about. It might follow a redundancy, a dispute, a period of ill health, or simply a parting of ways.
Here’s the important part: a settlement agreement isn’t legally binding unless you’ve taken independent legal advice on it. That means you’re required to see a solicitor before you sign — and in almost every case, your employer pays for that advice.
EMPLOYMENT SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS
Expert settlement agreement advice
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A settlement agreement is final. Once you’ve signed, you usually give up the right to bring any claim against your employer — so it’s essential to know that what you’re accepting is fair before you commit to it. A short conversation with us could mean the difference between signing a poor deal and securing a better one.
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In most cases, the employer contributes to your legal fees as part of the deal — often enough to cover the advice in full. We’ll tell you at the outset whether the contribution covers our work, so there are no surprises. In the majority of straightforward cases, getting proper advice costs you nothing.
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If you’ve been offered a settlement agreement, send it to us and we’ll review it quickly — these often come with tight deadlines, and we’re used to working to them. We’ll tell you where you stand, whether the offer is fair, and what, if anything, it will cost you.
Speak to us — 01389 756785
WHAT WE DO
What we can help with
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Reviewing and advising
On the terms of your agreement
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Checking the financial package
Payment, notice, holiday pay and tax treatment
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Negotiating better terms
Where the first offer falls short
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References
Making sure what your employer says about you is agreed in writing
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Restrictive covenants
Checking what you can and can’t do in your next job
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Signing off the agreement
The independent advice certificate your employer requires
THE NEXT STEPS
What we do for you
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In plain English, so you understand what you’re giving up and what you’re getting
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Including the payment, notice, holiday pay, and the tax treatment of what you’re being paid
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Sometimes the first offer is not the best offer, and there may be room to negotiate
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Where appropriate, to improve the terms before you commit
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References, restrictive covenants, and anything that affects your next job
OUR COSTS
What it costs
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In most cases your employer contributes to your legal fees
In most cases, your employer contributes to your legal fees as part of the deal — often enough to cover our advice in full. We’ll confirm at the outset whether the contribution covers our work, so there are no surprises. In the majority of straightforward cases, getting proper advice costs you nothing at all.
WHAT TO DO NOW
What step to take next
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Don’t sign anything yet
Once signed, a settlement agreement is usually final and gives up your right to bring a claim.
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Send us the agreement
Email it over and we’ll review it promptly — these usually come with deadlines and we’re used to working to them.
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We’ll go through it with you
In plain English: what you’re getting, what you’re giving up, and whether it’s fair.
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Consider whether to negotiate
If the offer falls short, we’ll tell you — and negotiate on your behalf if you’d like us to.
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Check the detail
References, restrictive covenants, tax treatment, notice and holiday pay all matter, and are easy to overlook.
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Sign, and we certify
We provide the independent advice certificate your employer requires to make the agreement binding.
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Move on
With the terms confirmed, the payment agreed and your position protected.
FAQ’S
Question? We have answers
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Yes. A settlement agreement isn’t legally binding unless you’ve received independent legal advice on it — so your employer needs you to see a solicitor as much as you do.
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In most cases your employer contributes to your legal fees as part of the deal, often enough to cover our advice in full. We’ll confirm at the outset whether the contribution covers our work.
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Often, yes. The first offer isn’t always the best offer. We’ll tell you honestly whether there’s room to improve it and handle the negotiation if you want us to.
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Usually, the right to bring any claim against your employer — including unfair dismissal and discrimination claims. That’s precisely why it’s essential to know the offer is fair before you commit.
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It depends how the payment is structured. Some elements can usually be paid tax-free up to a limit; others are taxable. We’ll explain how yours is treated.
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An agreed reference can — and usually should — be attached to the agreement, so you know exactly what future employers will be told. We’ll make sure it’s dealt with.
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Clauses limiting what you can do after leaving — working for competitors, approaching clients or colleagues. They can affect your next job, so we check them carefully.
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Quickly. We know these come with deadlines and we work to them.
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You’re under no obligation. We’ll advise you on your alternatives so you can make an informed decision either way.
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