MPs recently criticised the use of confidentiality clauses in certain settlement agreements, stating that the employers’ requirements were outrageous. Does this mean you shouldn’t subject an employee
to such a clause?
Published 11.02.2014
You’ve agreed to terminate an employee’s role via a settlement agreement. Nevertheless, you don’t want them telling their colleagues about the settlement figure. How can you prevent this?
Published 24.09.2020
A senior judge has stated that an employer’s offer of £500 plus VAT towards an employee’s legal costs in respect of a settlement agreement was “insufficient”. Are you now required to pay the
employee’s legal costs in full?
Published 20.11.2019
You’re considering offering an employee a settlement agreement. How can you ensure that your negotiations and the documentation comply with the legal requirements and the relevant Acas Code of
Practice?
Published 18.06.2014
You’re negotiating a settlement agreement and wish to make the employee a formal offer to end their employment. How long should your offer remain open for and why shouldn’t it be open ended?
Published 11.06.2020
When employment is terminated by way of a settlement agreement, the employee must take independent legal advice on its terms otherwise it won’t be binding. Are you required to pay all of the
employee’s legal fees for advice?
Published 08.03.2022
Whether a key employee has resigned amicably or not, it can make sense to advise any affected clients, customers or other third parties about their departure. What’s the best way to do this?
Published 06.03.2014
Like many employers, you’ve hired in staff on a self-employed basis to plug gaps during the economic crisis. It’s a cheaper option than recruiting permanent employees. But how can you stop them
exploiting your business information?
Published 19.11.2010
On 29 July 2013, compromise agreements became settlement agreements. To support this change, ACAS also produced a new Code of Practice. It says that following it is “voluntary for employers”. Should
you go further?
Published 27.08.2013
An employer recently asked the High Court to enforce its supposed right to confidentiality. Unfortunately, it had made three fatal errors. What were they and how can you avoid making the same
mistakes?
Published 21.02.2012