When advising on redundancy rights, clients never fail to spot the fact that the compromise agreements are labeled as “without prejudice subject to contract”. When an employee signs a compromise agreement we explain that under UK employment law, the compromise agreement is only legally binding once both parties (i.e. the employee and employer) have signed. […]
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Employment Law, Redundancy, Compromise Agreements, Without Prejudice
February 21st, 2012 · No Comments · About Compromise Agreement Blog, Compromise Agreement Solicitor, Compromise Agreement Solicitors, Compromise Agreements, Employment Lawyers, Employment Solicitors, Redundancies, Redundancy, Redundancy law, Without Prejudice, Without Prejudice Discussions
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Lawyer Employment, Employee Rights, Voluntary Redundancy, Solicitors
March 4th, 2011 · No Comments · About Compromise Agreement Blog, Compromise Agreement Solicitor, Compromise Agreement Solicitors, Compromise Agreements, Contract of Employment, Employment Lawyers, Employment Solicitors, Employment Tribunals, Equality Act, Offer from your employer, Offer of Employment, Signing Compromise Agreements, Summary Dismissal, Termination Date, Termination of Employment, Termination Payment, Unfair Dismissal, Voluntary Redundancy, Voluntary Severance, Warranties, Without Prejudice Discussions, Wrongful dismissal, Your Compromise Agreement is a Binding Contract
If you are an employee you should be aware of a warranty that may be included in your compromise agreement. The warranty would state that the employee confirms that the employee has not accepted an offer of employment. An employe is at risk of being in breach of the employee’s compromise agreement, if the empployee accepts an offer of employment prior to the termination […]
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Unfair Dismissal
July 30th, 2010 · No Comments · About Compromise Agreement Blog, Compromise Agreement Solicitor, Compromise Agreement Solicitors, Compromise Agreements, Employment Lawyers, Employment Solicitors, Employment Tribunals, Maternity Rights, Redundancy, Unfair Dismissal, Without Prejudice Discussions, Wrongful dismissal
Employers and employees should note that as of 1 February 2010, the compensatory award for unfair dismissall (maximum to be awarded) is now £65,300.00. There is no statutory limit on compensation payable as a result of Sex, Race and/or Disability Discrimination. There is a limit of £25,000 on awards that can be made by tribunals in breach […]
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Employment Lawyers – Payment in Lieu of Notice – Employment Solicitors – Compromise Agreements Solicitors
June 8th, 2010 · 2 Comments · About Compromise Agreement Blog, Compromise Agreement Solicitor, Compromise Agreement Solicitors, Compromise Agreements, Consultation, Employment Lawyers, Employment Solicitors, Necessity for Legal Advice on the Terms of Your Compromise Agreement, Payment in Lieu of Notice, Payment of Normal Salary, Payment Terms, Post Termination Restrictions after Signing a Compromise Agreement, Settlement Payment, Termination Payment, Without Prejudice Discussions, Your Compromise Agreement is a Binding Contract
Employees are constantly asking us whether their payments in lieu of notice (PILON) ought to be taxed. The answer is yes, theywill be taxed in the usual way plus national insurance will be payable. Any PILON will be included in an employee’s compromise agreement. If you require further information please contact us at enquiries@rtcooperssolicitors.com or visit one […]
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Completion Date when your Compromise Agreement becomes Binding
October 22nd, 2009 · No Comments · About Compromise Agreement Blog, Completion Date of your Compromise Agreement, Compromise Agreements, Signing Compromise Agreements, Termination Date, Without Prejudice Discussions, Your Compromise Agreement is a Binding Contract
Both employers and employees have to be aware of the completion date of a compromise agreement. In some cases the employer might put the termination date and the completion date as the same. This works if the employee is in the UK (not on holidays or travelling) and able to get the compromise agreement signed […]
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Can You Increase your Offer? – Compromise Agreement
October 6th, 2009 · No Comments · About Compromise Agreement Blog, Compromise Agreements, Entitlement to Untaken Accrued Holidays, Offer from your employer, Signing Compromise Agreements, Untaken Holidays, Without Prejudice Discussions, Your Compromise Agreement is a Binding Contract
Even if you instigate redundancy or you are chosen for redundancy, there is usually some room to try and improve your offer from your employer. You can only ask but you must be able to justify why the offer should be increased. You must have a valid reason in order to persuade your employer to […]