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A settlement agreement is a legal contract between an employer and an employee that outlines the agreed terms for ending employment. It includes details such as compensation, notice pay, reference wording, and confidentiality clauses. Even if an agreement appears final, you have the right to review it carefully and request amendments. Most settlement agreements are…

If your employer has offered you a settlement agreement, you might be unsure what it means or what to do next. Settlement agreements are more common than many people realise and are often used to end an employment relationship on mutually agreed terms. A settlement agreement, previously known as a compromise agreement, is a legal…