Penna Consulting : Settlement Agreement Masterclass

Settlement agreements give employers the opportunity to quickly and easily agree exit terms with an employee with minimal fuss.

Used properly they enable employers to bypass formal HR policies and procedures and eliminate the risk of Employment Tribunal claims

However, for the unwary there are numerous traps and pitfalls that can cause increased cost, delay and ultimately lead to successful Employment Tribunal claims. Led by experienced employment law firm Gateley's and Penna, this two hour HRXchange masterclass will provide practical hints and tips on how employers can make the best use of settlement agreements including:

• The pros and cons of using settlement agreements • When to use a settlement agreement • The importance of having a plan B • How to decide how much to offer • How to broach the subject with the employee • How to keep the conversation 'off the record' • How to protect the business from overpaying • How to make the payment as tax efficient as possible • What to do if the employee refuses to accept the deal • Closing down the negotiation

Who should attend?
This course is aimed at anyone who may be involved in promoting, or negotiating, a settlement agreement on behalf of their organisation.

Dates
7th June - Birmingham - Book your place here
8th June - Edinburgh - Book your place here
9th June - Leicester - Book your place here
14th June - Leeds - Book your place here
15th June - London - Book your place here
16th June - Nottingham - Book your place here
21st June - Manchester - Book your place here
22nd June - Bristol - Book your place here
30th June - Maidenhead - Book your place here