If you’ve been offered a settlement agreement by your employer, it’s important to understand exactly what it means before you sign. While settlement agreements can provide financial security and a clean break from your employment, they may also affect your legal rights, future employment and ability to bring a claim.
By law, you must receive independent legal advice before a settlement agreement becomes legally binding. In most cases, your employer will contribute towards, or fully cover, the cost of that advice, meaning there is often little or no cost to you.
At Gepp Solicitors, our experienced employment lawyers do far more than simply explain the document. We carefully review the terms, advise you on your rights and negotiate with your employer where appropriate to help secure the best possible outcome. Whether your agreement relates to redundancy, a workplace dispute, performance concerns or the termination of your employment, we provide clear, practical advice tailored to your circumstances.
We understand that being presented with a settlement agreement can be unexpected and unsettling. That’s why we aim to offer appointments as quickly as possible, often on the same day, helping you move forward with confidence and peace of mind.
Settlement agreements are often an effective way of resolving employment issues without the time, cost and uncertainty of Employment Tribunal proceedings. However, every agreement is different, and it is important to ensure that the terms properly protect your interests.
Our employment solicitors can:
Our aim is to give you confidence that you fully understand the agreement before deciding whether to sign.
If you’ve been offered a settlement agreement, don’t feel pressured to sign before obtaining independent legal advice. Our experienced employment solicitors can explain the terms, answer your questions and negotiate with your employer where appropriate to help you achieve the best possible outcome.
Because settlement agreements require independent legal advice, your employer will usually contribute towards your legal costs.
Call us today on 01245 228101 or complete our online enquiry form to arrange an appointment with one of our employment solicitors.
Contact Josh Fresle on:
Call: 01245 228141 or
email: freslej@gepp.co.uk
If you want to find out more about the services we can offer you, please feel free to get in touch.
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