2. Settlement Agreements
• in writing;
• relate to a particular complaint or proceedings
• advice from “a relevant independent adviser”,
who is insured and identified in the
agreement; and
• the relevant statutory provisions have been
satisfied.
3. • employees need to be given reasonable time
(10 days)
• employers should allow the employee to be
accompanied
• confidentiality clauses are voluntary
• a settlement agreement cannot stop the
worker from making a protected disclosure.
Settlement Agreements