If you’re leaving your job because of redundancy, or you’ve an ongoing dispute with your employer for example, because of unfair treatment you may decide to accept a settlement agreement.
If you instruct a solicitor at an earlier stage, they can also assist you with negotiating the terms of the agreement and ensuring that you secure the right agreement for you.
Settlement agreements can also be used where you’ve already issued a legal claim against your employer, and want to settle your Employment Tribunal claim.