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What is  Settlement Agreement?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Preferably, disputes get resolved through talking, mediation or formal procedures but there comes a situation when it becomes impossible to resolve the dispute, there’s another tool when the parties mutually agree to the end of an employment relationship: a settlement agreement.<\/p>\n

The Settlement agreement also is known as ‘compromise agreements, It is used to set out the terms for agreeing to settle an employment dispute. Generally, it is an employer who proposes to enter into a agreement.<\/p>\n

A settlement agreement is a legally binding contract, usually between an employer and employee. In this contract, the employee often waives the right to bring a financial claim against the employer<\/strong> in return for financial payment.<\/p>\n

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When Should you use a Settlement Agreement?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Settlement agreements are for multipurpose. The settlement agreement is not just used to end an employment relationship; in fact, they used to settle the disputes, mid-contract too, at any point in the relationship.<\/p>\n

A settlement agreement can also be used to fix an ongoing workplace dispute, for example, a dispute over holiday pay, Accommodation allowance. Generally, the employer proposes for these agreements but it can be proposed by either an employer or an employee too.<\/p>\n

When all the ways have failed to settle the disputes or differences arises in the employment or in respect to any agreement and clauses therein; settlement agreements offer a swift resolution and are generally less time-consuming and stressful<\/strong> than a tribunal. However, settlements agreement are expensive as they do carry the cost of financial compensation. They also have the potential to damage wider employment relations if used inappropriately.<\/p>\n

Key Points about Settlement Agreements<\/strong><\/h2>\n