We have addressed the topic of confidentiality many times before. We are still finding that both employers and employees are at risk of breaching the confidentiality provisions in compromise agreements. For employers it is usually in relation to references. For employees they sometimes do not know what they are allowed to disclose to their new […]
Entries from August 29th, 2009
Breach of Confidential Information – Compromise Agreements
August 29th, 2009 · 24 Comments · About Compromise Agreement Blog, Breach of Confidential Information, Compromise Agreements, Confidentiality Provisions in a Compromise Agreements, Contract of Employment, Keeping the Terms of your Compromise Agreement Confidential
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Early Retirement – Pension Rights – Compromise Agreements
August 21st, 2009 · No Comments · Compromise Agreements, Early Retirement, Pension Rights
You may be considering early retirement or you have already made the decision to retire early. Your employer may ask you to sign a compromise agreement. As explained in previous entries on pension rights and compromise agreements, the amount of pension you will receive and other terms pertaining to your pension will not included in […]
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Pension Rights – Compromise Agreements
August 19th, 2009 · No Comments · Compromise Agreements, Pension Rights, Termination Date
If you are entitled to a pension after redundancy, then this will be dealt with separately by your pension provider. Pension rights are mentioned in your compromise agreement but no details of such rights would be included in the agreement. You would still need to check that you are given the right entitlement by your […]
Payment of Legal Advisers – Compromise Agreements
August 4th, 2009 · No Comments · Adviser's Certificate in Your Compromise Agreement, Compromise Agreements, Necessity for Legal Advice on the Terms of Your Compromise Agreement, Payment of Legal Advisers
How do legal advisers get paid when advising on compromise agreements? Your Employer will make a contribution to your legal cost. Usually there will be an additional charge if the lawyer has to negotiate with the Employer about the terms of your compromise agreement. Once the Employee receives legal advice and all queries […]