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Handed a settlement agreement to sign?. The law of England and Wales, in plain English.

The law, in plain English

A settlement agreement waiving employment claims is only binding if you receive independent legal advice on its terms, and the employer usually contributes to the cost. The figures, the reference, confidentiality and the scope of what you are giving up are all negotiable more often than people expect.

How it usually goes

  1. Do not sign or comment on the numbers before advice: your leverage is highest now.
  2. A solicitor reviews the terms, flags what is missing and negotiates where it is worth it.
  3. Signed with advice certificate: payment usually follows within the agreed days.

What it costs

Review at the employer-funded rate wherever possible · standalone review £220 plus VAT (illustrative).

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