Settlement agreements guidance and templates. Free to download and use.
A settlement agreement can be used by both sides in a dispute to resolve a problem or end employment. You should also follow the Acas Code of Practice on settlement agreements.
If you need any of these documents in a different format, or you cannot download them, email digital@acas.org.uk
Important: From 1 October 2025, victims of crime in England and Wales have extra rights related to non-disclosure agreements and sharing information about a crime. This includes confidentiality clauses in settlement agreements. We're in the process of updating our settlement agreements advice.
Guidance
Settlement agreements guidance (PDF, 511KB)
Settlement agreements guidance (Word version, 243KB)
Settlement agreement template
Using the settlement agreement template
Letters to start settlement discussions
Template letters to initiate settlement discussions under s111A of the Employment Rights Act 1996.