Course description
Overview
Settlement agreements are one of a limited number of options available to settle employment disputes. In addition, increasing regulation of the employment relationship means that many employers choose to “short cut” process and procedure by offering favourable exit terms to an employee under a settlement agreement. This practical guide to drafting and negotiating settlement agreements will provide delegates with both employer and employee points of view and includes drafting sample clauses during the course of the day as well as tips on successfully negotiating to a concluded agreement.
Who is this for?
This course will be of benefit to trainee solicitors intending to practice employment law on qualification, junior employment lawyers, General Practitioners looking to expand their offering into employment law services and HR professionals including HR directors and senior managers.
What will you learn?
- Describe the essential requirements for a settlement agreement to be valid
- Identify claims that can and cannot be covered under a settlement agreement
- Examine the contents of a settlement agreement from employer and employee perspectives
- Recognise where specific drafting is appropriate or necessary
- Understand the key principles regarding taxation on payments under settlement agreements
- Identify circumstances in which an employer may rely on new S111A Employment Rights Act 1996 ("confidentiality of pre-termination negotiations")
- Negotiate key points with confidence and resolve common sticking points
- Assess enforcement options where an agreement is breached
PSC Elective
This course may be taken as a PSC elective, although it may also be attended by non-trainees.
SRA Competencies
B, C
Other related courses
Business Immigration
Employment Law An Introduction - Discrimination Law & Practice
Employment Law An Introduction - Rights & Obligations
Employment Law: TUPE – Transfer of Undertakings
Do you work at this organisation and want to update this page?
Is there out-of-date information about your organisation or courses published here? Fill out this form to get in touch with us.
Suitability - Who should attend?
This course will be of benefit to trainee solicitors intending to practice employment law on qualification, junior employment lawyers, General Practitioners looking to expand their offering into employment law services, HR professionals.
Training Course Content
Describe the essential requirements for a settlement agreement to be validIdentify claims that can and cannot be covered under a settlement agreementExamine the contents of a settlement agreement from employer and employee perspectivesRecognise where specific drafting is appropriate or necessaryUnderstand the key principles regarding taxation on payments under settlement agreementsIdentify circumstances in which an employer may rely on new S111A Employment Rights Act 1996 ("confidentiality of pre-termination negotiations")Negotiate key points with confidence and resolve common sticking pointsAssess enforcement options where an agreement is breached
Course delivery details
- Location Name: Online Live
- Learning Mode: Blended