Redundancy Rights

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When advising on redundancy rights, clients never fail to spot the fact that a settlement agreement is labeled as “without prejudice subject to contract”.  When an employee signs a settlement agreement we explain that under UK employment law, the settlement agreement is only legally binding once both parties (i.e. the employee and employer) have signed. At this point the settlement agreement becomes an open document which can be used as evidence in court.

If you require further information about redundancy or the meaning of without prejudice, please contact us at [email protected] or visit one of the following pages on employment law:

© RT COOPERS, 2020. This Briefing Note does not provide a comprehensive or complete statement of the law relating to the issues discussed nor does it constitute legal advice. It is intended only to highlight general issues. Specialist legal advice should always be sought in relation to particular circumstances.