Settlement Agreements Archives - Franklins Solicitors https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/faq_category/settlement-agreements/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:40:26 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.5 Can a settlement agreement be used instead of dismissal procedures? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/can-a-settlement-agreement-be-used-instead-of-dismissal-procedures/ Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:51:45 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=7010 Yes. A settlement agreement can be offered instead of formal dismissal procedures, provided it is voluntary and legally compliant. It can be a simpler, lower-risk way to manage employee exits while avoiding lengthy disciplinary or redundancy processes.

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]]> Yes. A settlement agreement can be offered instead of formal dismissal procedures, provided it is voluntary and legally compliant. It can be a simpler, lower-risk way to manage employee exits while avoiding lengthy disciplinary or redundancy processes.

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]]> When should I consider using a Settlement Agreement? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/when-should-i-consider-using-a-settlement-agreement/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:25:51 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=6818 When ending employment due to redundancy, disputes, performance issues, or where you want a clean break with reduced legal risk.

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]]> Can non-financial terms be included? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/can-non-financial-terms-be-included/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:25:28 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=6816 Yes — agreements often include confidentiality, agreed references and restrictions on future competition.

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]]> Yes — agreements often include confidentiality, agreed references and restrictions on future competition.

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]]> What makes a Settlement Agreement legally valid? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/what-makes-a-settlement-agreement-legally-valid/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:25:10 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=6814 The employee must receive independent legal advice and the agreement must meet statutory requirements.

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]]> The employee must receive independent legal advice and the agreement must meet statutory requirements.

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]]> Do employees have to accept a Settlement Agreement? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/do-employees-have-to-accept-a-settlement-agreement/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:24:46 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=6812 No — employees can negotiate or reject the agreement but most agreements provide a financial incentive to accept.

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]]> No — employees can negotiate or reject the agreement but most agreements provide a financial incentive to accept.

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