Settlement agreements – ACAS to draft new Code

The Government has asked ACAS, the conciliators to draft the new Code of Practice on Settlement Agreements. The Code will support the Government’s proposal that offers of settlement of workplace disputes will not generally be admissible as evidence in unfair dismissal claims.

The consultation document ‘Ending the Employment Relationship’ seeks views on the use to settlement agreements.  To view the consultation document, please click here.

For advice relating to settlement agreements (or compromise agreements) or for advice on any employment law related matter, please call us on 020 7956 8699 or email info@rllaw.co.uk.