Negotiating Settlement Agreements (Video)

If you have been offered a settlement agreement it's essential to get expert legal advice and quickly. You may be facing the prospect of having to leave your job through:

• redundancy
• having been unfairly dismissed
• having been discriminated against
• finding yourself in a dispute with your employer.

You will want your lawyer to reach a deal with your employer which is right for you. The deal should look after your financial interests and your reputation. In this article we look at what you can expect during the process.

What is a settlement agreement?

It's a legal document which sets out the full terms of a settlement between an employer and employee. They used to be known as compromise agreements. A settlement agreement can be offered when things aren't working out between employer and employee and everyone agrees it is for the best to reach a deal. The terms of the settlement agreement should be agreed by both you and your employer. It's