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Settlement Agreement (UK) (Acas)
This settlement agreement facilitates the legal termination of employment by mutual consent under **UK employment law**. It provides for a settlement payment to the Employee in exchange for waiving specific legal claims against the Employer, while ensuring compliance with Acas guidelines.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
General (US)
Severance Agreement (US) by EasyLegalDocs
This agreement outlines the terms of an employment termination and the resulting payment between an employer and employee. It includes a **general release of claims** and specific **restrictive covenants** like non-solicitation and non-disparagement.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
India
RECESSION OF AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This agreement formally cancels an existing employment relationship following a notice of misconduct. It includes a release of all financial claims by the employee and a deadline for vacating company-provided accommodation under penalty of liquidated damages.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
India
Agreement for Compromise Between Employer and Workman for Payment of Compensation (India).docx
This template is an agreement for an employer to pay compensation to a workman in India for injuries sustained during employment. It establishes the terms for a settlement to resolve claims arising from workplace accidents.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
India
Employee Compensation Settlement Agreement (India)
This settlement agreement establishes a final compensation amount for an injured employee to resolve claims under the Workmen's Compensation Act. It facilitates a lump-sum payment for injuries and medical expenses in exchange for a full release of the employer's liability.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
England & Wales
Optional template letter to initiate settlement discussions (ACAS)
This document provides two optional template letters designed to initiate settlement discussions between an employer and an employee. One letter is for situations where no previous performance management or disciplinary action has occurred, while the other is for cases with ongoing or prior performance/disciplinary issues. Both templates propose a settlement agreement to conclude the employment relationship.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
General
Severance Agreement - Free Legal Template
This Severance Agreement template outlines the terms and conditions for an employee's termination, including the severance payment, non-disparagement, liability release, and non-solicitation clauses. It also covers the return of company property and confidentiality obligations, ensuring a clear and legally sound separation between the employer and employee.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Model Settlement Agreement (ACAS template)
This template is a Model Settlement Agreement designed for employers and employees to formally settle claims arising from employment or its termination. It outlines terms for termination, financial settlements, confidentiality, and the waiver of specific legal claims. The document ensures compliance with relevant UK legislation and includes options for different jurisdictions within the UK.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Model Settlement Agreement (ACAS template)
This Model Settlement Agreement template facilitates the resolution of disputes between an employer and an employee, typically upon the termination of employment. It outlines the terms of settlement, including financial payments, withdrawal of claims, confidentiality, and conditions regulating such agreements. The template is designed to be compliant with relevant UK employment legislation.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
England & Wales
Optional template letter to initiate settlement discussions (ACAS)
This document provides two template letters for employers to initiate confidential settlement discussions with an employee. One letter is designed for situations without prior performance management or disciplinary action, while the other is for cases where such actions have occurred or are ongoing. The templates outline proposed terms for ending the employment relationship and refer to relevant legal provisions regarding admissibility.
Updated 17 Oct 2025

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