A Letter From Me To You

Having worked for over twenty years as an employment lawyer, I can tell you this: leaving your job with a well-negotiated settlement agreement is your strongest move in nearly every situation.

Consider the alternatives.

If you’re facing redundancy, your employer may legally dismiss you with minimal payment if you haven’t reached the two-year mark for redundancy and unfair dismissal protection. Without a settlement agreement, you could be dismissed with nothing more than a bare payout and little legal recourse. A settlement agreement, however, offers you a better payment and a guaranteed reference, giving you solid support as you move forward.

If you are over the two-year threshold, you could be made redundant on the meagre terms provided by law or performance managed out of the business through the use of a performance improvement plan. Either way, you will almost certainly secure better terms under a settlement agreement.

Perhaps you have strong grounds for a claim against your employer. For example, you may be the victim of discrimination or harassment. If so, you’re in an ideal position to negotiate a substantial settlement, receiving payment within weeks rather than enduring a lengthy, stressful, and costly tribunal process, which can drag on for two years before a final hearing.

If you have been offered a settlement agreement or think a settlement agreement may be on the cards, it is likely that you will have many questions. I started my podcast and blog, Your Settlement Agreement Solicitor, to demystify and explain settlement agreements and provide information about all aspects of employment law, as almost all employment disputes can be addressed through the use of settlement agreements.

YourSettlementAgreementSolicitor.com is the home for my podcast and blog, bringing them together in one place with in-depth FAQs and information about me and the services I provide through Setfords Law Ltd.

This website serves as a comprehensive resource for settlement agreements and is possibly the only website of its type in terms of the breadth and depth of information provided. The site is for information purposes only and is not a law firm in its own right. I provide all my legal services strictly through Setfords Law Ltd, an SRA-regulated law firm. If you have any questions or are ready to get started on your settlement agreement, contact me now at gcaesar@setfords.co.uk. You can view my Setfords profile here.

Geoffrey Caesar
Consultant Solicitor, Setfords Law Ltd
Your Settlement Agreement Solicitor