My Employer Wants Me to Sign a Settlement Agreement Quickly. What Should I Do?
The short answer You do not have to sign a settlement agreement just because your employer has set a deadline. A settlement agreement is voluntary, and you can ask for more time, seek independent advice and negotiate the terms. Acas says a reasonable period should be...
Settlement Agreement vs Redundancy: What’s the Difference?
The short answer Redundancy and a settlement agreement are not the same. Redundancy is a potentially fair reason for dismissal where the employer’s need for employees to carry out work of a particular kind has ceased or diminished, or the business or workplace...
Can a Settlement Agreement Be Negotiated?
The short answer Yes. A settlement agreement is voluntary, so its terms can be negotiated before signature. There is no automatic right to a higher payment, however, and a counter-offer may be accepted, rejected or met with a revised proposal. Effective negotiation is...
What Claims Are Waived When You Sign a Settlement Agreement?
The short answer A settlement agreement usually prevents an employee or worker from bringing the employment claims specifically identified in it. The waiver often covers a long schedule of statutory, contractual and common-law claims, whether or not every claim...