Settlement Agreement Process

Settlement agreements are legally binding contracts made between an employer and employee which brings an end to the employment and can be used to settle certain disputes.

The settlement agreement process will differ based on individual circumstances, but is likely involve the following:

1. An offer is made by employer or employee on a ‘protected basis’. This can happen at any time during employment and can be initiated by the employer or employee.
2. The employer will provide a settlement agreement to the employee.
3. The employee must contact an independent employment lawyer to have the settlement agreement explained.
4. The independent lawyer will explain the settlement agreement and discuss any potential amendments to the agreement and/or further negotiations (if agreed).
5. Once the employee is happy with the agreement, the settlement agreement must be signed by the employee, legal adviser and employer.

Specialist Settlement Agreement Solicitors

Our team of solicitors have years of experience in successfully handling a range of settlement agreement cases and offers specialist legal advice and guidance.

We are happy to have a free and no-obligation telephone call with you to discuss the settlement agreement provided to you or to discuss the merits of negotiating a settlement agreement. This can be at any stage of the process.

If you would like us to negotiate the financial terms of the agreement, we will try to build this time into the employer contribution. If this is not possible, we will agree, in advance with you, either a no-win, no-fee or a fixed fee to negotiate.