Should I Sign A Deed Of Release?
Being handed a deed of release by your employer is one of those moments where a deadline suddenly matters more than a decision. You are told you have until Friday, you have not yet looked properly at the numbers, and whoever handed it to you has implied it is a good deal. Whether it is […]
What You Should Include In An Employment Deed Of Release
An employment Deed of Release is a legal expression used to settle disputes or prevent them from arising in the first place. A Deed of Release is often a win/win situation as both parties come to a mutual agreement and grounding of compromise. The term ‘Deed of Release’ means just that, to release the other party […]
How can a Deed of Release protect my business?
A Deed of Release allows parties to settle on a matter without any admission of liability. It can protect the employer in relation to an array of potentially problematic issues arising from an employee’s separation from the workplace. Protection from future claims A Deed of Release will incorporate a release and indemnity clause which protects […]
What Are Non-Solicitation Clauses?
Non-solicitation clauses are provisions in an employment contract or deed of release which prevent employees from ‘soliciting’ or ‘enticing away’ the customers, workers or suppliers of their employer for a specified period of time after their employment ends. What do ‘solicit’ and ‘entice away’ mean? Most non-solicitation clauses use the words ‘solicit’ or ‘entice away’. […]
6 Things To Look Out For When Signing A Deed Of Release
Your employer has just given you a deed of release. You may have been given it as part of a voluntary redundancy or you may have been given it to settle a dispute you had with your employer. You are looking to move on to the next step in your career, but you should make sure that the […]