Settlement Agreements

Offered a Settlement Agreement? Know Your Rights.

Settlement Agreements are legally binding contracts that waive your right to bring legal claims against your employer — usually in exchange for compensation. You might be offered one during redundancy, after a workplace dispute, or simply as part of a negotiated exit.

Sometimes the offer is take-it-or-leave-it. But in other cases — especially if you’ve been badly treated, subjected to discrimination, or performance managed unfairly — the proposed deal may fall short of what you’re legally entitled to, or what could be achieved by pushing back.

Getting the Best Deal

We can help you:

• Assess whether the compensation offered reflects your legal position;
• Understand whether the agreement is tax-efficient and what benefits or perks might be continued;
• Negotiate better terms, such as an agreed reference, a neutral internal announcement, or keeping a company laptop or phone; and
• Identify hidden clauses that could restrict you (e.g. gagging clauses, non-disparagement, or post-termination restrictions).

You are legally required to take independent advice before signing a Settlement Agreement. We provide swift, practical guidance to help you make informed decisions — and, if needed, push for better terms.