Acas Code of Practice on settlement agreements

The Acas Code of Practice on Settlement Agreements (under section 111A of the Employment Rights Act 1996).

Code of Practice

Acas Code of Practice on settlement agreements

Published 29 July 2013

About this Code

Employers and employees can use a settlement agreement to resolve a problem or to end employment.

This Code of Practice does not apply to making a settlement through Acas early conciliation.

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