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Settlement Agreement Guides
Plain-English answers from SRA-regulated employment specialists. No legal jargon, no fluff. Just what you need to know about settlement agreements, dismissal, redundancy, and the tax that goes with them.
- Got an agreement
Just Received a UK Settlement Agreement: What to Do First
What a UK settlement agreement actually contains, the deadlines that matter, and the order of steps to take in the first 48 hours after receiving one.
6 min read Read guide → - Got an agreement
Expecting a UK Settlement Agreement: Signs and Preparation
How to recognise the signals that a UK settlement agreement is coming, what to gather before the offer lands, and the leverage available pre-offer.
6 min read Read guide → - Value & negotiation
How Much Should Your UK Settlement Agreement Be Worth?
What drives UK settlement agreement values, how the £30,000 tax-free allowance interacts with notice and bonus, and how to read whether the offer is fair.
7 min read Read guide → - Value & negotiation
Negotiating a UK Settlement Agreement: What Actually Works
How to approach settlement-agreement negotiation, where the leverage usually sits, what to ask for, and the realistic boundaries of what can be moved.
7 min read Read guide → - Value & negotiation
Settlement Agreement vs Employment Tribunal: Which Is Right For You?
When a settlement agreement is the better outcome, when tribunal makes sense, and how the timelines, costs, certainty, and risks compare for UK employees.
8 min read Read guide → - Employment exits
Unfair Dismissal: Your UK Rights and Time Limits
When unfair dismissal applies, what compensation you can claim, and how settlement agreements fit in. The 3-month tribunal deadline matters.
6 min read Read guide → - Employment exits
Redundancy Rights and Settlement Agreements
Statutory redundancy pay, enhanced packages, when settlement agreements appear in redundancy consultation, and how to evaluate the offer.
5 min read Read guide → - Money & contracts
Tax on UK Settlement Agreements
How the £30,000 tax-free allowance works, what counts as a termination payment, and the tax treatment of PILON, bonuses, and benefits.
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Got an actual settlement agreement?
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