A COT3 is a legally binding agreement to settle actual or potential claims in the Employment Tribunal. It is similar in purpose to a settlement agreement though the wording of a COT3 tends to be more concise.
Read MoreThe aim of a protected conversation is usually to allow an employer to speak freely with an employee. The conversation is only protected if the employer does not behave 'improperly'...
Read MoreWe explain some key points about settlement agreements. To enable employers to be better equipped to deal with the things that life (or employees) might throw at them.
Read MoreWhen surrounded by so much secrecy, it can be difficult to know whether the settlement agreement that you have been offered represents a good deal or not. We are specialists in negotiating settlement packages and are experienced at guiding our clients through the process of ending their employment with a settlement agreement. Here are our insider tips about how to approach a settlement agreement and to achieve the best out of negotiations.
Read MoreErgo Law, Edinburgh based employment law specialists. We specialise in advising both on the issues which arise in the workplace on a daily basis as well as on more unusual or complex situations.
Employers need to handle redundancies with sensitivity and of course, in accordance with the law. Here, we’ve put together a few key tips to help with managing this challenging task.
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If you are an employee who has just been issued with a settlement agreement, you may have come across the term ‘ex gratia’ for the first time. In this blog post we explain the term, when employers might use it, and what employees can expect when they do.