Settlement Agreement Solicitors In London, Kent & Sussex
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settlement agreement Solicitors in London, kent & sussex
Our employment lawyers specialise in advising employees on settlement agreements.
We have successfully negotiated thousands of settlement agreements over the last 25 years, so we are experts in the field. We offer same day legal advice at no cost to you* All our fees are payable by your employer, as part of the settlement agreement terms.
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What does a settlement agreement generally include?
A settlement agreement is a legal contract that outlines the terms and conditions under which an employment relationship will end.
Here's what you can typically expect in a settlement agreement:
Compensation Details
The agreement will specify the total compensation amount, along with the payment timeline and details of any taxable portions.
Termination Date
Clearly stated is the final day of employment, marking the official end to the working relationship.
Tax Matters
It includes a mutual understanding regarding the tax implications and an indemnity clause to protect the employer should tax issues arise.
Bonus and Share Options
Any entitlements to bonuses or share options are addressed, clarifying how these will be affected by the employee's departure and their status as a good or bad leaver.
Non-Disparagement Clause
Both parties generally agree not to make any derogatory comments about each other post-termination.
Confidentiality and Restrictions
The document reinforces any existing confidentiality obligations and post-termination restrictions; it is important to consider if any post termination restrictions may impact on future employment and if any such terms can be reduced or waived.
Claims Waiver
It will list the claims that are being settled.
Return of Property
There's usually a clause in a settlement agreement obliging the employee to return any company property before leaving.
Breach Provisions
Conditions for repayment are outlined if the settlement agreement terms are breached.
Agreed Reference
Often, an agreed reference is included to facilitate the employee’s future job search.
Legal Costs
It is usual for the employer to pay the employee’s legal fees associated with the agreement. This is often expressed to be a contribution up to a capped amount.
All our fees are payable by your employer, as part of the settlement agreement terms.
Our solicitors are skilled at settlement agreement negotiations
If you are not satisfied with the terms of the Settlement Agreement or the amount of the compensation you are being offered, then our settlement agreement solicitors in London, Kent and Sussex can undertake settlement agreement negotiations on your behalf with no extra cost to you as we work on a fixed fee basis.
Our settlement agreement solicitors in London, Kent & Sussex are available today
Using our service is easy & convenient, we just need you to email us the settlement agreement and your contract of employment (so we can ensure that you are receiving all of your contractual entitlements).
We will then call you and discuss the terms of the Settlement Agreement and then contact your employer on your behalf to negotiate if necessary. We don’t need to meet with you but if you do want to meet we can either arrange an online meeting or an in person meeting.
*Please note should you choose not to sign your agreement after work has been undertaken, our fees will become payable by you. In the event you need additional advice, outside the standard agreement, we will always advise you of any charges at the outset.
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