Lansbury Worthington do not deal with or advise on employment tribunal or employment related work but we can assist with advising on Settlement Agreements. A Settlement Agreement is a legally binding contract between an employer and an employee, usually at the end of a period of employment. The purpose of the Agreement is to compensate the employee for loss of employment, and protect the employer from future legal action.
You or yor employer will provide us with a copy of the proposed Agreement. We will meet with you either in person at our offices or by video or telephone call. We will advise you on the terms and effects of the proposed Agreement only and will confirm this in writing, but this does not include advising on any potential claims, or their value, that you may have against your employer. We will liaise with your employer over any discrepancies in the Agreement, and once the Agreement is signed by you, we will provide an appropriate certificate to your employer.
Our fees for advising on a Settlement Agreement range from £500 (+ VAT) - £1000 (+ VAT) depending on the complexity of the document and the work involved. This fee is usually paid by your employer . We can usually provide advice on an Agreement either the same day or the following day. In terms of timescales, most Agreements are finalised either on the day of the advice or within up to 7 days depending on whether any issues arise. Please contact Charles Worthington if you want to discuss any aspect of this service.
VAT is 20% in all cases.