Here at Lincs Law Employment Solicitors, we understand every client has an individual response to being offered a Settlement Agreement. Some clients are pleased to receive the offer of a Settlement Agreement. They may have been offered the Settlement Agreement as part of a voluntary severance or voluntary redundancy scheme, for example, and view the Settlement Agreement as an opportunity for change. For others, the Settlement Agreement is offered out of the blue and they struggle with the fact their employer wants them to leave. Here at Lincs Law Employment Solicitors, we are here to help. Please read on to find out more.
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.
Settlement Agreements are offered by employers for many different reasons; and accepted by employees for many reasons more. Sometimes the offer follows negotiation of a dispute, sometimes it is part of a voluntary severance or voluntary redundancy scheme, sometimes it is simply an amicable parting of the ways. Whatever the reason, you need to make sure you have all the information you need to make the right decision for you.
For more information about Settlement Agreements, please see our website here – https://lincslaw.co.uk/services/settlement-agreement/
Settlement Agreement Fixed Fee Service
Here at Lincs Law Employment Solicitors, we offer a fixed fee service advising on Settlement Agreements. This includes your choice of a telephone, video or face to face appointment of unlimited duration where we will:
- Discuss the circumstances of your situation;
- Advise you in respect of your Settlement Agreement;
- Draw to your attention any potential Employment Tribunal claims being settled; and,
- In the event you choose not to sign the Settlement Agreement, provide an estimate of fees for any additional work. This will include a discussion of possible funding options.
- Alternatively, if you do decide to sign the Settlement Agreement, arrange for the return of your signed document to your employer; and,
- Confirm our advice in full and in writing so you have a comprehensive record of your discussions.
The price of our service, as above, is completely fixed. However, we put no time limit on our appointments. This being as we understand the decision to sign a Settlement Agreement is very important and you need time to fully consider your position and options moving forward. We are happy for your appointment to take as long as you need so that you can make an informed decision.
Usually, an employer will contribute towards the cost of taking advice on a Settlement Agreement. For more information about our fixed fee Settlement Agreement service, please see here – https://lincslaw.co.uk/fees/settlement-agreements/
Settlement Agreement 5-Star Client Reviews
As a Specialist Employment Solicitor, I regularly advise clients in relation to their Settlement Agreements. I have been very grateful to receive the following 5-star reviews from my clients recently:
“……Great to deal with, thoughtful and professional. Helped me with a difficult work issue. Would thoroughly recommend……”
“…….LincsLaw were incredibly proactive and efficient, all staff were helpful and informative from the first phone call. The process was very smooth, and Kate ensured that everything was made clear while talking me through the agreement itself and the process….”
“……Kate has been fantastic during a challenging employment issue I’ve had recently. She’s been patient, informative and constructive in all our discussions and I can’t recommend her highly enough……”
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.
Kate Key
Specialist Employment Solicitor
Lincs Law Employment Solicitors
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