10 questions to ask your solicitor when offered a Settlement Agreement?

1. What happens if I do not sign?
2. What amount of money am I being offered and what am I entitled to anyway? Put another way, what is my financial incentive to sign?
3. I have been offered  but I would like . Can I renegotiate and settle for ?
4. Can my last day of work be changed?
5. What happens to my holiday entitlement?
6. If I am being told the money is tax free why is there a tax indemnity clause in the Agreement saying I am responsible for any tax?
7. Are there any post-termination restrictions (e.g. working for a competitor; soliciting customers; poaching staff) that will hamper me in the job market?
8. Does the Agreement include an employment reference and is a basic reference enough?
9. What can I say when someone asks me about what is happening at work?
10. What else do I need to know?

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