Category Archives: Settlement agreements

How to approach a settlement discussion with an employee

Once you’ve decided that you are going to have a discussion with an employee about the possibility of ending their employment with a settlement agreement, you may not quite know how to actually start the process. Here are some practical tips to make sure you

“Without Prejudice’ or “Protected Conversation’ – which should you use?

If you’ve decided that you would like to offer an employee a settlement agreement in order to avoid a formal process and reduce legal vulnerability, then you need to consider how to broach the subject safely. You need to avoid the possibility that the employee

When should I consider using a settlement agreement in a small business?

Some bigger organisations use settlement agreements almost routinely, but in a small business it’s likely to be more unusual. So under what circumstances might you want to consider this option?   Leaving things too long In a small business, a formal performance management or capability

Five key questions about the use of settlement agreements

Most employers will at some point at least consider using a settlement agreement (previously known as a compromise agreement) in the event of a dispute or other difficult employment situation. If you find yourself wondering whether this would be an option for you, it’s important

Five key questions about the use of settlement agreements

Most employers will at some point at least consider using a settlement agreement (previously known as a compromise agreement) in the event of a dispute or other difficult employment situation. If you find yourself wondering whether this would be an option for you, it’s important

Five key questions about the use of settlement agreements

Most employers will at some point at least consider using a settlement agreement (previously known as a compromise agreement) in the event of a dispute or other difficult employment situation. If you find yourself wondering whether this would be an option for you, it’s important