Employment settlement agreements in Wigan
Houghton Pigot & Co Solicitors prepare employment settlement agreements in Wigan. These agreements are contracts that typically end the employment relationship on agreed terms. They usually cover a financial settlement, references, confidentiality clauses, and a waiver of future claims against the employer. We ensure you fully understand every part of the document, whether the terms offered are fair, and how they might affect your career going forward. It is worth noting that employment settlement agreements are legally binding only once independent advice has been given, and our role is to provide that advice clearly while ensuring the process remains straightforward.
Clear advice, fast turnaround
In Wigan, employment settlement agreements are advised on at our Bridgeman Terrace office, where our solicitors regularly act for employees in redundancy situations, workplace disputes, or negotiated exits. We review the agreement in detail, explain each clause in plain language, and highlight any points that may need negotiation. Our team can also approach your employer if changes are required, ensuring you achieve the best possible outcome. Where time limits are tight, we act quickly to meet deadlines without compromising on thoroughness.
Settlement agreements are not limited to redundancy or termination situations; they can also be used to resolve ongoing disputes without ending employment. For example, an employer and employee may agree financial compensation to settle a grievance or discrimination claim, allowing both sides to avoid lengthy tribunal proceedings. Our solicitors ensure such agreements are drafted in a way that protects your position while maintaining fairness, giving you the security of knowing the matter has been resolved properly.
Speak to an employment solicitor
An employment settlement agreement in Wigan from Houghton Pigot & Co Solicitors means you can proceed with confidence that nothing important has been missed. Once signed, these agreements are final, and the rights you waive cannot usually be recovered. That makes careful advice essential, even where relations with your employer remain amicable. Our employment team focuses on securing terms that work for you both now and in the future, whether that means improving financial compensation, clarifying post-termination restrictions, or ensuring payment is made promptly. Contact Houghton Pigot & Co Solicitors to schedule an appointment with our employment solicitor.