Settlement Agreements: The Complete Guide for Employees Last updated 25 June 2026This guide has been reviewed by our employment law team to reflect current UK law and practice relating to settlement agreements. We update this page regularly to ensure the…
Should My Business Be Preparing for Day-One Rights? The government’s proposal to introduce “day-one rights” for employees could bring significant changes for both employers and workers alike. With the Labour Party pledging to guarantee these rights from an employee’s first…
What are settlement agreements? A settlement agreement is a legally binding contract between an employer and an employee. It typically arises in the context of employment disputes or termination of employment. In a settlement agreement, both parties agree to resolve…
Most employers do not intend to unfairly dismiss, it can happen unintentionally – and it can be a costly mistake to make. Recent statistics indicate that the average pay out for unfair dismissal claims in 2022/23 in the UK was…