How to play safe with employee liabilities and disengage with pride Being an employer or an employee, if a workplace situation

is gets beyond your control, then it is definitely time to call it quits and bring the employment agreement to an end. The legal way to handle such a condition is through entering into a 'Compromise Agreement'. Many employers use such them to settle workplace disputes. So what is a compromise agreement anyway? Not to worry! It's a good omen after all. A Compromise Agreement is a legal bond between the employee and the employer whereby an employee agrees not to proceed with any claims (like unfair dismissal or breach of employment contract) against the employer after termination of an employment contract. It is carried out in exchange for a certain amount of money that is given to the employee as compensation. In Ireland, compromise agreements are pursued under the Terms of Employment (Information) Act, 1994. Section-7 of the Act states that an employee may file a legal complaint to the commissioner if the employer contravenes any of the employment agreement terms and conditions Section-8 of the Act states that the employee may approach a tribunal to purse a claim raised against the employer Section-9 of the Act states that if a complaint is not entertained by the employer in the light of Section-7, an employee might proceed to the District Court which shall assist with the resolution. The employee shall then be served by the employer in the form of a compensation or any other suggested form

The good part In any case, signing a compromise agreement is in the best interest of both the employer and the employee. It is a legal way to bid farewell while knowing that both parties have reached a common ground to settle any grievances and that there will be no trouble in future. The Employer: For an employer, such agreements pave a much safer way to safeguard their industry reputation and market value. Many employers would use it for a variety of purposes like dismissing senior staff without humiliating them, releasing a junior employee from their service, avoiding any legal trouble, etc. The Employee: Being an employee, you receive the desired compensation and the employer's job reference also helps in curtailing any issues that may arise regarding your employment with other firms or companies in future.

If you require your employee to sign away their rights while refraining from a claim, then this document is for you A compromise contract should be tailored to the situation at hand. If the agreement is not befitting per the situation, you have slim chances of success. The Compromise Agreement template documented by Net Lawman includes legal provisions that can play a pivotal role in preventing a future claim before an employment tribunal. Applications and Features of this document Primarily written to settle claims with senior staff members Can be used as a framework for negotiation of claim settlement in the case of terminated employees Can be used for junior employees with minor amendments Well documented to avert future applications to the employment tribunal Well designed and structured so to cater County Court claims Includes detailed notes for guidance Written in plain English for accurate interpretation and communication

Contents of this document This compromise contract by Net Lawman mainly includes details related to the following: Continuation of employment for fixed period until the termination date - as short or long a period as you wish Extent of continuing entitlement to pay and benefits Return of organizations property Return of car Guarding secrets and information The compensation package Restrictions on future competition by the ex-employee Press release and publicity Usual legal provisions to protect your interests

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