Compromise Agreement: Advice for Employees

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It is often the case that the terms of a severance package on the termination of employment are recorded in a Compromise Agreement. This Agreement precludes the employee from bringing a variety of claims in connection with their employment on termination. There are a number of formalities which must be complied with in order that a Compromise Agreement is valid. It is essential that you are aware of your rights and receive legal advice prior to signing any agreement. Indeed it is a requirement that for an Agreement to be valid the employee must have sought independent legal advice.

We will;

consider the draft Compromise Agreement

advise you on your employment rights

discuss possible amendments to the draft Agreement

write to your employer with any proposed amendments

report to you on your employers response

supply the employer with the relevant ‘Certificate of Advice’.

Our Fees

Your employer is obliged to contribute towards our fees as part of any Compromise Agreement. This is normally sufficient to cover us for the work necessary and, in this sense, our service to you is free. However if it appears at the outset that there will be extra work necessary in your particular case then you will be informed of this at the outset and, wherever possible, we will provide you with a fixed fee quote for the extra work. It will then be up to you as to whether you wish to proceed or not.

Your matter will be handled personally by Rupert Bedford who is a qualifed solicitor with over 15 years experience of employment law.

Please contact us, without obligation, to discuss your matter.