Settlement Agreements – is there another way?
Settlement Agreements are a useful tool for dealing quickly with poor performing or troublesome employees, says Catherine Greig, Director of Greig Employment Law. But there are … Read More
Can a settlement agreement resolve a disciplinary situation?
Q: We’ve got a disciplinary situation with one of our employees. Can we use a settlement agreement to resolve it and if so, how can … Read More
After the settlement agreement, he badmouthed us on Facebook
Question: An employee signed a settlement agreement promising not to say anything derogatory about the business or its directors. A director has discovered the employee … Read More
What are the risks of failing to pay a settlement agreement payment on time?
Q: Late payments: What are the risks to an employer of failing to pay a settlement agreement payment on time? Emma Gray, Managing Associate Solicitor at … Read More
Can we settle a personal injury claim with a settlement agreement?
Q: An employee has had an accident at work. The employee is leaving due to redundancy under a settlement agreement. Can we settle the potential … Read More
Five things you should know before you make a settlement agreement offer
About to make a settlement agreement offer? Read this first. From who’s going to lead the discussion to what the terms should be, Janette Lucas, … Read More
How to use a settlement agreement in a collective redundancy situation
Tom Sharpe, a Legal Director, Birketts LLP looks at the dos and don’ts of using settlement agreements in collective situations, and offers some guidance to HR … Read More
HR conundrum: I’ve put the wrong figure in a settlement agreement
Q: HR conundrum: I’ve made a mistake. I overstated the Termination Payment in a settlement agreement. It’s been accepted by the employee and signed by … Read More
Resign or face a disciplinary hearing!
Can employers invite employees to hand in their resignation when facing a disciplinary hearing, and what are the risks that come with taking this approach? … Read More
Blacklisted construction workers win more than £10 million in compensation
Unite has announced it has reached a settlement with construction firms involving 256 workers that claimed they had been blacklisted due to their trade union … Read More