Compromise agreements
agreement promotes
a clean break from
your employer"
Thalis Vlachos,
Associate
The agreement will normally restrict you from making claims against your employer, but you may still be able to make pension claims or claims for personal injury.
The terms of a compromise agreement can be complex, and you must not agree the terms without consulting a legal adviser.
Why use Access Legal from Shoosmiths?
We will advise you within the legal fees outlined in your compromise agreement. This means you will not pay us for any work we do over and above the agreed fixed fee.
Our team has a wealth of experience in advising on all types of compromise agreements and is used to dealing with all types of employer, from sole traders to public bodies and investment banks.
Important things to consider
You must not sign the compromise agreement without the benefit of legal advice, because:
- your employer is unlikely to pay without a legal adviser's signature confirming that they have advised you of your rights
- you may be entitled to more compensation, and by signing the compromise agreement you are prevented from making further claims
- you may have other claims against your employer which you are not aware of
- you may make tax savings when obtaining legal advice
What do I do next?
We are here to assist and support you with your everyday employment law needs. We offer a flexible support service, that includes advising on a no-win-no-fee basis, which ensures you do not pay any costs unless you recover compensation.
For an initial free consultation with a member of our employment team please call our helpline on 03700 86 86 86 or contact us online now.
