Settlement agreement advice
in London
At Just Employment Law, we represent employers who need help drafting and finessing settlement agreements, ensuring that the underlying agreement is fair for both parties and, crucially, that the organisation remains as unscathed as possible.
Every one of our solicitors is an expert on settlement agreements.
If your business has recently been affected by redundancy, by employee behaviour that has led to a disciplinary or dispute, or by a complaint filed by an employee or group of employees, then you’ve come to the right place.
The role of settlement agreements in London and beyond is to put issues like this to bed, by reaching a mutual agreement that serves the needs of both parties involved. It allows your business to separate itself from an employee who is causing problems, backed by an agreement that prevents them from raising a claim beyond the boundaries of the contract.
Of course, managing this kind of situation can be challenging, even for the most sophisticated of businesses. Which is where employment lawyers like us come in.
An introduction to settlement agreements in London
At Just Employment Law, we work with employers who are navigating everything from complex legal issues within their business, to small everyday tasks and contractual obligations. Our services are available on a PAYG basis or via an annual retainer contract which offers unlimited legal advice and support for a 12 month period.
Our settlement agreement services are available through both options and are designed to back up employers who are facing a dispute with an employee / employees.
A settlement agreement is, by definition, a contractual agreement that outlines the compromise that employer and employee have settled on in a dispute. Whether motivated by disciplinary action, redundancies, or a complaint brought by the employee, a settlement agreement hears both sides and seeks a mutual agreement.
An employee must be legally advised before signing this agreement – with our services ensuring the employer knows what they are agreeing to, and that the agreement is ending the dispute with finality.
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A breakdown of our settlement agreement support
Employers facing settlement agreements in London will often call on our services well before they reach the final agreement stage, engaging our support in managing the negotiation and ensuring that the compromise protects the business reputation both inside and out.
From representing the employer during the negotiation stage, to drafting up the final agreement, our services are designed to minimise the impact on business operations and to safeguard the reputation of the organisation within its industry.
Do you need the support of an employment lawyer?
Contrary to popular belief, outsourcing your company’s legal work is not a waste of money, rather, we believe it represents an effective and efficient way of optimising workplace operations while benefitting from the experience and expertise of dedicated employment lawyers.
When you work with us, you free up your own team to focus on growing the business successfully, safe in the knowledge that your business is covered from a legal perspective. You will be advised on the legal risks to the business, and the claims that are being waived as a result of the settlement agreement. With a better understanding of such matters, the monetary sum offered in the settlement agreement will better reflect the risks to the business, thus ensuring costs are kept to a minimum.
To find out more about our settlement agreements and other services, both as standalone solutions and as part of a comprehensive annual retainer package, simply get in touch and chat with a member of the team.
