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Free, plain-English guides, articles and quick answers on settlement agreements, written by a regulated solicitor for employees across England and Wales.
A plain-English glossary of the terms most commonly found in settlement agreements — from "without prejudice" to "ex gratia" and "restrictive covenants".
Read guide → GuideEverything you need to know about settlement agreements — what they are, what they cover, your rights, the legal requirements and how to get advice at no cost to you.
Read guide → GuideA practical checklist covering the key areas your adviser should review — from the financial payment to restrictive covenants, confidentiality and your reference.
Read guide →Redundancy is the most common context in which employees receive settlement agreements. This guide covers what to expect and what to look out for.
Coming soonA compromise agreement is simply the old legal name for a settlement agreement. Here is what changed, and what stayed the same.
Read article → ArticleNo — but understanding what your employer can and cannot do, and what happens if you refuse, is essential before you decide.
Read article → ArticleDeclining a settlement agreement is always your right. Here is what your employer can — and cannot — do if you choose not to sign.
Read article → ArticleA detailed look at the typical clauses in a settlement agreement — from termination payments and confidentiality to restrictive covenants and references.
Read article → ArticleWhat to expect from the advice process and how quickly you can get advice, sign-off and receive your adviser's certificate.
Read article → ArticleA clear explanation of what a settlement agreement is, when it arises and what happens if you choose not to sign.
Read article → ArticleUnderstanding what makes up your settlement figure — notice pay, redundancy pay, ex gratia payments and the £30,000 tax-free threshold.
Read article →Yes — until both parties have signed, the offer is not binding. Here is what that means for you.
Read answer → Quick answerWhether you can withdraw from a settlement agreement once you have signed it.
Read answer → Quick answerHow references are typically dealt with in settlement agreements and what you can negotiate.
Read answer → Quick answerWhat without prejudice protection means, when it applies and how it differs from a protected conversation.
Read answer → Quick answerWhat the agreement should say about payment dates and what happens if your employer is late.
Read answer → Quick answerYour options if your employer fails to make payment under a signed settlement agreement.
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