Compromise agreements: mutual benefit or tribunal avoidance tactic?

Compromise agreements typically come into their own where the situation is complex and concerns a senior employee - but the strict legal rules governing their use need to be understood and applied. 

• Compromise agreements: mutual benefit or tribunal avoidance tactic? We examine the pros and cons of using compromise agreements for both employee and employer, and when they can be used to best effect. 

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Employee departures survey 2010: protecting the organisation Compromise agreements are used by eight in 10 employers to protect against damaging and expensive tribunal claims, but not as a matter of course, research by XpertHR finds. 

XpertHR model compromise agreement This model compromise agreement can be used when an employer wishes to prevent an employee from issuing proceedings in relation to infringement of their statutory employment rights. 

Compromising employment disputes: a guide This "how to" guide provides practical and legal advice for employers on using compromise agreements. 

Tribunal procedures and other methods of resolution This section of the XpertHR employment law manual outlines the approaches available for resolving individual employment disputes, including compromise agreements.