EVENT DETAILS

Date: Wednesday, 30th September 2026

Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors will be running another free employment law seminar on Wednesday 30th September, from 8:30am to 10:00am, at Business Central in Darlington.

The seminar will focus on settlement discussions with employees, discussing the legal framework around negotiations. Delegates will gain practical strategies for navigating settlement agreements fairly, while staying fully compliant with employment law. The topic will become even more important for employers given the imminent widening of unfair dismissal protection from January 2027.

Key areas covered:

- When and how to initiate settlement discussions including “without prejudice” and protected conversations under section 111A of the Employment Rights Act 1996;
- Negotiating successful exits covering compensation, notice, tax treatment, references, confidentiality and other key commercial terms often included in settlement agreements;
- Avoiding common legal pitfalls including allegations of undue pressure, discrimination, whistleblowing and improper behaviour that can undermine settlement discussions.

A second instalment on successful drafting and finalizing of settlement agreements will be advertised shortly. To sign up for the September event, please visit the following link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/settlement-discussions-negotiations-and-agreements-10-darlington-office-tickets-1998771978794?aff=ebdssbdestsearch