Welcome
London Compromise Agreements is a UK website created by Stone Joseph Solicitors, a specialist employment law firm, to provide advice and analyse the issues involved in assessing compromise agreements and redundancy packages.
Whether you are an employee or employer, it is likely you have found yourself at London Compromise Agreements because the employment relationship appears to be coming to an end.
If you are an employee you may have already received a compromise agreement and want some guidance to understand the contents of the compromise agreement - what are your employment rights compared to those contained in your compromise agreement?
If you are an employer you may have found yourself faced with having to dismiss an employee and need some advice on the best process to follow and how to use a compromise agreement.
The law automatically grants employees certain employment rights designed to provide protection against any wrong doings of the employer. It is only possible to contract out of these rights through:
- The decision or approval of an Employment Tribunal
- An agreement/settlement being reached and approved by ACAS
- A properly executed compromise agreement
A compromise agreement is a document containing the terms governing the termination of an employment contract. In short, it defines the relationship after employment ends. It is the most cost effective and time saving of the three.
The main purpose behind a compromise agreement is that in exchange for a financial package, the employee will waive the right to be able to bring certain claims against the employer in an employment tribunal. It is in essence a "full and final settlement" for any potential claims. It is therefore imperative that both the employer and employee understand the employment rights which will cease to exist upon the signing of a compromise agreement.
In light of the above it may be beneficial to visit http://www.employmentlaw.co.uk/ which provides a comprehensive overview of employment law. We would also suggest that you look at http://www.employmentsolicitors.co.uk/ which provides practical advice on defending and bringing an employment claim.
We hope that these websites together with London Compromise Agreements will give you a more informed understanding on how to approach an employment dispute. In addition, our Ethos section is a true reflection of the way we conduct business.
Employment law is a specialised area of law and you should always take advice from an employment lawyer and let them guide you through the relevant employment issues.
The Call
London Compromise Agreements provides a general understanding of compromise agreements. Each compromise agreement should be drafted to fit each individual's circumstances.
Typically, the key issues in a compromise agreement only involve a few relevant facts. To help identify these key issues it is advisable to seek the advice of an experience employment solicitor, and an initial telephone conversation can be invaluable. At Stone Joseph the initial telephone conversation is non-chargeable, so you will be able to get the advice of one of our specialist employment partners and from the outset you will be aware of the full picture and have a recommended strategy.
So you have nothing to lose and everything to gain by phoning us on 020 7854 9098 and asking to speak to Andre Pungerl or Ruth Neil.