Compromise agreements are a perennial favourite of HR practitioners
used to effect a clean and efficient termination of employment.
However, it is important to understand the limitations of
using a compromise agreement. Also recent case law has thrown
into question the way in which these are offered to employees
on a "without prejudice" basis. This course is designed
to give practical guidance on the use of compromise agreements
and alternative settlement methods.
Aimed at?
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Use of the "without prejudice"
banner in the termination process. |
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The effective compromise of statutory and
contractual employment claims and the exceptions to the
normal rules. |
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Tax treatment of sums payable under compromise
agreements. |
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Key provisions of a compromise agreement. |
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Enforcing rights under a compromise agreement. |
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Reaching a settlement through the auspices
of ACAS. |
