Understanding the tax implications of a settlement agreement is crucial if you need to know how much you’ll receive. Without clarity on settlement agreement tax, you might find yourself with less than expected. Your employer may offer a specific settlement amount, but calculating what you actually receive after tax deductions is another matter entirely. The […]
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What Does Without Prejudice Mean in a Settlement Agreement?
Many settlement agreement offers have the heading “Without Prejudice”. But what does that mean? It can be confusing. Some people think it’s an indication of pending court proceedings. Perhaps others think it’s a good way to make a letter sound more threatening. What does without prejudice mean? When a letter, email or settlement agreement is […]
How to Make a Counter-Offer on Your Settlement Agreement
If your employer offers you a settlement agreement and you don’t feel it’s enough, it may be time to negotiate for more. Getting the counter-offer right will make all the difference. Why make a counter-offer? Often an employer starts with a deliberately low offer, expecting you to negotiate in response. So, if you don’t maker […]
What is Suitable Alternative Employment in a Redundancy?
If your role is redundant, your employer has a duty to consider whether there is suitable alternative employment for you. If there is a suitable vacancy, your employer must appoint you to that role, even if there are better external candidates. However, the vacancy does have to be suitable. Your employer doesn’t have to appoint […]
What Redundancy Selection Criteria Should Your Employer Use?
If your employer believes they need to make redundancies, they will need to follow a fair procedure before deciding who to make redundant. This includes choosing the right criteria by which they can decide which of their staff to make redundant. This article explains the types of criteria your employer should be applying. Objective v […]