Employment Law Update: Settlement Agreements

1 hour verifiable CPD

It’s common for non-specialist small firms to be asked to deal with settlement agreements when clients leave a job.  However, these can be daunting for firms without a dedicated employment law department.

So what do they need to know to do this effectively? Simon Mayberry, Head of Employment at Balfour & Manson, will take a practical look at all aspects of settlement agreements, including confidentiality clauses, post-employment restrictions, waivers of claim and considering common areas where a client’s needs should be protected.

Learning outcomes:

• Gain an understanding of settlement agreements
• Identify the impact of confidentiality clauses
• Awareness of wavers of claim