Working relationships can sometimes turn sour and break down irretrievably.

Employers are increasingly faced with situations where employees threaten to bring Tribunal claims after disputes have arisen. To protect against such claims the employer can enter into a legally binding contract with the employee, commonly referred to as a compromise or severance agreement.

These agreements can regulate the terms of an employee’s departure and avoid future claims by the employee. The agreement can also be used to prevent adverse publicity for the employer, to protect confidentiality or reinforce restrictive covenants.

We can draft a compromise agreement on your behalf and provide specialist advice on how it may be appropriately used.