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
What can be done to stop the abuse of confidentiality provisions?
From the Presidents Club to Harvey Weinstein, confidentiality provisions have hit the headlines this year. And the Women and Equalities House of Commons Select Committee … Read More
Can we use a settlement agreement in an individual redundancy situation?
Q: Can we use a settlement agreement in an individual redundancy situation? Naomi Greenwood, a Partner specialising in employment law at Moore Blatch LLP answers. … 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
Does an email about a severance offer constitute a binding contract?
Question: A manager has offered an employee a severance deal in an email which has been accepted. The employee is now refusing to sign a … Read More
Are separate copies of documents OK in settlement agreements?
Q: HR Manager question: is it OK if an employee signs a Settlement Agreement at work and his adviser separately emails a copy of the … Read More
Settlement agreements for Senior Executives (five things HRs should prepare for)
Settlement agreements are a useful tool to end cleanly the employment of an unwanted senior executive or member of staff, says Jacqueline Kendal, Senior Associate at … Read More
What does ‘without prejudice and subject to contract’ mean in a settlement agreement?
Without Prejudice and Subject to Contract The terms Without Prejudice and Subject to Contract have different meanings but you will often see them used together … 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