This legal document provides a template for employers to initiate settlement discussions with an employee. It is adaptable for situations where there has been no previous performance management or disciplinary action, as well as when such actions are ongoing. The document outlines the process of offering a settlement agreement to terminate the employment relationship, specifying potential terms such as termination date, financial compensation, and claims waiver. It emphasizes that entering these discussions is not obligatory for the employee, and any outcome will not affect future disciplinary procedures if no agreement is reached. The document also notes that any settlement offer and ensuing negotiations are not admissible in unfair dismissal claims, as covered by section 111A of the Employment Rights Act 1996.