I was delighted to help my client with his Settlement Agreement. I was also very grateful to receive a 5-star review. Please read on to find out more.
My Client’s Story
My client had worked hard for his employer for many years. His employer then announced they needed to reduce costs and, as a result, explained they were offering a voluntary redundancy scheme. This being to try and prevent the need for compulsory redundancies. My client decided he wanted a change of career and he therefore applied for the voluntary redundancy scheme. At this time, my client was then presented with a Settlement Agreement to leave his employment.
For more information about voluntary redundancy, please see our blog here: https://lincslaw.co.uk/blog/should-you-take-voluntary-redundancy/
What Is A Settlement Agreement?
A Settlement Agreement is a contract between an employer and an employee which, usually, sets out terms for the employee to give up their job, their employment rights and any Employment Tribunal claims they may have in exchange for a compensatory payment from their employer.
Importantly, a Settlement Agreement is completely voluntary. It is also a condition of Settlement Agreements that an employee takes independent legal advice on its terms. For more information about this, please see our website here – https://lincslaw.co.uk/services/settlement-agreement/
How Did I Assist My Client?
Here at Lincs Law Employment Solicitors, we offer a Fixed Fee service advising in respect of Settlement Agreements. Please see here for more information – https://lincslaw.co.uk/fees/settlement-agreements/
Before our appointment, I spent time reviewing the terms of my client’s Settlement Agreement in detail. During our appointment, we then spent time discussing the following together:
- The circumstances of his situation;
- Any potential Employment Tribunal claims he would be settling if he chose to sign the Settlement Agreement;
- The overall “benefit” of his Settlement Agreement – i.e., what benefits my client would be receiving over and above what he would otherwise be entitled to;
- Each of the individual terms of the Settlement Agreement, in detail;
- The various options available moving forward, including my suggestions for negotiation of certain provisions in his Settlement Agreement.
Our meeting, as above, was of unlimited duration. Having not met with a solicitor before, my client explained he was very nervous and anxious about his situation. Our meeting therefore provided my client with the opportunity to fully understand his options and make an informed decision moving forward. Following our meeting, I also confirmed my advice in writing to ensure my client had a full record of our discussions.
After reviewing my advice, my client decided he wanted to negotiate some of the contractual amendments with his employer himself. I was then very pleased when my client returned with an amended Settlement Agreement that he was willing to sign. At this time, I was on hand to assist in signing the Settlement Agreement and sending the relevant documentation to his employer.
My Client’s Review
I was delighted to help my client with his Settlement Agreement. I was also exceptionally grateful to receive the following 5-star review:
“…..Most professional service provided by Kate at LincsLaw, reviewed agreement thoroughly, providing the meaning and clarity on each item contained within, great service and knowledge on employment law….”
Lincs Law Employment Solicitors Can Help You
If your employer has presented you with a Settlement Agreement, we would be delighted to help. Please contact us for a no obligation, free consultation. Simply use the contact form, engage in a web chat, email contactus@lincslaw.com or call us on 01522 440512 and we’ll be happy to help.
For more information about our fixed fee Settlement Agreement service, please see here – https://lincslaw.co.uk/fees/settlement-agreements/
Kate Key
Specialist Employment Solicitor
Lincs Law Employment Solicitors
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