Settlement agreements

Contact our specialist Employment law solicitors if you would like advice on a settlement agreement

A settlement agreement (previously known as a compromise agreement) is a contract that an employee and employer will sign to agree the termination of employment.

It is a process often used by employers when they wish to arrange with an employee to leave on mutually agreeable terms. In certain cases, a settlement agreement will resolve the terms of a work dispute that may have occurred over the period of when the employee was working for the employer.

When proposing a settlement agreement, your employer should tell you to take legal advice on the terms of the agreement. It is important to seek advice from an experienced employment lawyer.

Seeking advice on your settlement agreement offer?

You can contact us either by calling the relevant number below or completing our online contact form and one of our team will get back to you without delay.

Call us on:

Edinburgh - 0131 229 1212

Glasgow - 0141 221 6551

Dundee – 01382 797032

Perth – 01738 504174

Our Employment Law team act for individuals based across Scotland and are experienced in advising employees at all levels, up to and including senior executives. We’ll take the time to answer any questions and work hard to find the best outcome for you.

We can arrange an in-person meeting, a telephone call, or a video appointment to discuss your specific situation. We’ll advise whether you may have any claims, or if the settlement agreement being offered is reasonable and subsequently provide advice on the terms and effect of the settlement agreement.

For more information

Want to find out more? Please read our Q&A Guide on settlement agreements.