Useful information for Carers
To support Carers Week 2026, we’ve put together some information that carers may find useful regarding their employment rights, Lasting Powers of Attorney, deputyships, and the Court of Protection.
To support Carers Week 2026, we’ve put together some information that carers may find useful regarding their employment rights, Lasting Powers of Attorney, deputyships, and the Court of Protection.
An employment contract review by a solicitor can help you understand your rights, identify unfair or risky terms, and negotiate stronger protections before problems arise.
While redundancy and settlement agreements can overlap, they are fundamentally different. If your employer has offered you a settlement agreement as an alternative to redundancy, you should carefully consider which route to take, as each has different financial, professional, and legal consequences.
A severance package is often offered by an employer to incentivise an employee to accept a settlement agreement (formally known as a compromise agreement), and the terms can be negotiated.
It is important to understand these concepts, particularly if you are an employee considering your options and deciding whether to accept an offer to terminate your employment.
If you are an employee who has been asked to sign a settlement agreement, seeking legal advice helps ensure you understand your position, negotiate effectively, and can make an informed decision.
The Employment Rights Act paves the way for significant reforms to UK employment law, with the key changes to be phased in during 2026/27.
Settlement Agreements are widely used by employers to bring the employment relationship with an employee to an end on agreed terms. These legally binding contracts typically include a financial settlement, a waiver of legal claims, and confidentiality clauses.
The process of negotiating a Settlement Agreement to ensure that terms are fair and enforceable.
Settlement Agreements are entirely voluntary, so no employee can be forced to sign one.