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What Are Settlement Agreements? (formerly Compromise Agreements)
Compromise Agreements are now known as Settlement Agreements, and they are generally entered into at the end of employment to lay out the parting terms for both employee and employer.
Settlement Agreements are used to determine essential conditions such as termination payments – which may include redundancy pay, a tax-free sum, bonuses, and compensation for unclaimed holiday time. There will also be additional clauses included in the agreement, and in exchange for receiving payment the employee must agree not to bring any legal claims against the employer – such as complaints regarding discrimination, breach of contract, or wrongful dismissal, for example.
A Settlement Agreement is a legally binding contract between employer and employee. It is for this reason that it is necessary to seek independent legal advice on the document before signing it, to ensure that the terms are fair before it becomes binding. The agreement must also be legally certified by a solicitor.
A Settlement Agreement may be offered at the termination of employment, or when an employment period is coming to an end. An employee is under no obligation to accept a Settlement Agreement, and should only do so after consulting an independent legal expert.
At aiMac-hr, our employment law specialists can simplify complex terms and guide you through the process from start to finish. With years of industry experience, we provide expert professional HR and employment law advice to both businesses and individuals.
Compromise Agreements are now known as Settlement Agreements, and they are generally entered into at the end of employment to lay out the parting terms for both employee and employer.
Settlement Agreements are used to determine essential conditions such as termination payments – which may include redundancy pay, a tax-free sum, bonuses, and compensation for unclaimed holiday time. There will also be additional clauses included in the agreement, and in exchange for receiving payment the employee must agree not to bring any legal claims against the employer – such as complaints regarding discrimination, breach of contract, or wrongful dismissal, for example.
A Settlement Agreement is a legally binding contract between employer and employee. It is for this reason that it is necessary to seek independent legal advice on the document before signing it, to ensure that the terms are fair before it becomes binding. The agreement must also be legally certified by a solicitor.
A Settlement Agreement may be offered at the termination of employment, or when an employment period is coming to an end. An employee is under no obligation to accept a Settlement Agreement, and should only do so after consulting an independent legal expert.
At aiMac-hr, our employment law specialists can simplify complex terms and guide you through the process from start to finish. With years of industry experience, we provide expert professional HR and employment law advice to both businesses and individuals.
Call Us! 07921 938675
Email andrew@aiMac-hr.co.uk
The Benefits Of A Negotiated Settlement Agreement
Settlement Agreements aid both employers and employees as they offer a ‘clean break’ upon termination of employment. But there are also many peace of mind benefits, as well as legal benefits, to using a settlement agreement.
For instance, the employer can be certain that no legal consequences will come as a result of the termination, and that no future claims or cases will be brought by the former employee.
Equally, an employee can feel secure and clear on the final terms – including financial compensation and any further agreements or items, such as a job reference following the termination, for example.
Settlement Agreements have become popular for these reasons. They are now commonly used even where there has been no dispute, the employer has followed fair process, and the employment termination has ended amicably.
Settlement Agreements help both parties to know clearly where they stand, and will bring full closure to the matter.
Expert legal advice, such as the kind we provide at aiMac-hr, is vital to ensuring that a Settlement Agreement is clear, fair, and legally binding. Our specialism in HR and employment law means that we can guide you through the process and help you achieve a positive outcome.


Why Do I Need A Settlement Agreement Lawyer?
Several detailed clauses will typically be found in a Settlement Agreement, so you should always seek independent legal advice from professionals – like our experts at aiMac-hr, for example.
The clauses may include or relate to the employment termination date, reasons for the termination (if the employment contract is not naturally coming to an end), the compensation the employee can expect to receive, and matters concerning tax indemnity, pension details, the notice period, and more.
The Settlement Agreement may also include confidentiality provisions, whether the employer will provide a job reference, legal fees, and what constitutes a breach of the agreement.
There will also be a mandatory ‘whistleblowing clause’ included in any Settlement Agreement the employee is offered. This essentially means that where an employee has permission under the PRA or FCA to carry out ‘regulated activities’, a gagging clause will no longer apply when employment is terminated.
Our legal advisors will be happy to provide any further details or explanations of the specific clauses and stipulations within your agreement.
Legal documentation can easily become complex or overwhelming, but our experts can help you navigate this with ease!
Several detailed clauses will typically be found in a Settlement Agreement, so you should always seek independent legal advice from professionals – like our experts at aiMac-hr, for example.
The clauses may include or relate to the employment termination date, reasons for the termination (if the employment contract is not naturally coming to an end), the compensation the employee can expect to receive, and matters concerning tax indemnity, pension details, the notice period, and more.
The Settlement Agreement may also include confidentiality provisions, whether the employer will provide a job reference, legal fees, and what constitutes a breach of the agreement.
There will also be a mandatory ‘whistleblowing clause’ included in any Settlement Agreement the employee is offered. This essentially means that where an employee has permission under the PRA or FCA to carry out ‘regulated activities’, a gagging clause will no longer apply when employment is terminated.
Our legal advisors will be happy to provide any further details or explanations of the specific clauses and stipulations within your agreement.
Legal documentation can easily become complex or overwhelming, but our experts can help you navigate this with ease!
Call Us! 07921 938675
Email andrew@aiMac-hr.co.uk
Who We Are
At aiMac-hr, we specialise in providing expert legal advice in HR and employment law. We help both businesses and individuals to achieve fair and positive legal outcomes.
We can assist employees with discrimination at work claims, pay disputes, employment tribunal claims, and other matters. For employers, we can provide employment law support, guidance with employment contracts and policies, business restructuring advice, disciplinary and grievance investigations and hearings, GDPR Data Protection, and more.
Regarding Settlement Agreements, in particular, our assistance is suitable for both employers and employees.
For example, if you are an employee you may wish to seek advice on a Settlement Agreement that has been presented to you — especially whether what you have been offered is fair, or whether it should be negotiated upwards by experts such as ours.
If you are an employer however, you may wish to create a Settlement Agreement from scratch, while having complete peace of mind that the complex network of legal issues they cover has been successfully navigated to your satisfaction. This is just one of the many benefits we can offer you.

How We Can Help
If you have a legal matter you would like to discuss, please do not hesitate to get in touch and we will be happy to advise you.
Benefitting from over 25 years’ experience, our experts at aiMac-hr can advise on a comprehensive range of legal affairs – not least Settlement Agreements. We can assist you through every step of the process and our years of industry experience means you can be confident that the final agreement will reflect the best possible outcome for you.
If you have a legal matter you would like to discuss, please do not hesitate to get in touch and we will be happy to advise you.
Benefitting from over 25 years’ experience, our experts at aiMac-hr can advise on a comprehensive range of legal affairs – not least Settlement Agreements. We can assist you through every step of the process and our years of industry experience means you can be confident that the final agreement will reflect the best possible outcome for you.
We provide legal advice to individuals, and to businesses of any size within any industry. Our rates are reasonable and transparent, and we are able to work remotely across the UK and beyond.
Please contact us on 07921 938675 or email an enquiry to andrew@aiMac-hr.co.uk
We look forward to working with you!
We provide legal advice to individuals, and to businesses of any size within any industry. Our rates are reasonable and transparent, and we are able to work remotely across the UK and beyond.
Please contact us on 07921 938675 or email an enquiry to andrew@aiMac-hr.co.uk
We look forward to working with you!