Check settlement agreement
Never sign just like that! It could cost you a lot of money and even your unemployment benefits. Free first advice
Check settlement agreement
Entering into a settlement agreement upon dismissal is an important decision. It’s not a decision to be taken lightly, as a costly mistake can easily be made. That’s why you should always have the settlement agreement checked by our specialists. In most cases, this review of the settlement agreement is also FREE.
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Never sign just like that!
A lot can go wrong, and it could cost you not only a lot of money but even your unemployment benefits.
Why do we check your settlement agreement?
Many topics can be agreed upon in a settlement agreement. Below, we list the most common ones. But remember: every situation is different, so always ask for tailored advice.
Checklist for the settlement agreement:
This is one of the most important matters in the settlement agreement. When will your employment end? The later this end date, the longer you are entitled to your salary and the more time you have to look for other work.
The employer is almost always obligated to pay severance. Call or email our specialists to find out how much that compensation could be in your case.
It is important to know whether the termination agreement is unemployment benefit safe. For this, the wording of the agreement and the ‘fictitious notice period’ are crucial. We will check this for you.
To have enough time to look for a new job, a period of release from work is helpful. Being released from work is also a good solution when relations at work have become tense, for example due to the proposed dismissal.
What happens to unused leave days? Can they be taken? Do they expire? Or will they be paid out?
In the so-called final settlement, the accrued holiday allowance should normally be paid out. Make sure this is included.
The same applies to a possible '13th month' as stated above regarding the holiday allowance.
You may still be owed a bonus from the previous year or the current year. Pay attention to this, including the amount of the bonus.
Are you entitled to use a company car, and how is this handled at the end of employment or during the period of release from work?
Do company belongings need to be returned? And if so, in what condition should they be?
A reference letter can be important when finding other work; preferably agree on a positive reference letter.
A non-compete clause can make finding new work difficult. Negotiate this point.
A non-solicitation clause is a type of non-compete clause, but limited to the employer’s clients. However, some employers have many clients, so employees often prefer to have this clause restricted.
If you as an employee owe your employer money related to a course or training you took, it may be possible to arrange for (partial) forgiveness of that debt.
With the help of an outplacement agency, the chances of finding other work increase. Your employer may be willing to cover the costs of outplacement.
If employer and employee agree on final settlement release in the termination agreement, they have no further claims against each other except what is agreed in the termination agreement. Therefore, it must be carefully considered whether anything has been 'forgotten.'
If you are ill, legal assistance with the settlement agreement is especially advisable. Entering into a settlement agreement while sick does not always make you eligible for unemployment benefits. So be sure to ask for advice!
A settlement agreement can also be made during pregnancy. For advice on this special situation, consult our specialists.
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Reviews
Professional advice
Your dismissal specialists helped me very well with professional advice following a labor dispute I had with my employer. They clearly have experience with settlement agreements. I definitely needed their assistance to reach a good agreement with my employer. Thank you for the clear communication and all the help!
My thanks
My thanks to Mr. Geradts,
With great professionalism, decisiveness, speed, and effectiveness, I was able to conclude a good settlement agreement. If your first counteroffer hadn’t been so strong, I wouldn’t have been able to secure even half of it.
Not only because of the money, but certainly also to be able to close my employment history with dignity.
I wish every employee in such a situation could have such a skilled lawyer!
Good severance payment
I want to sincerely thank you for the excellent help I received when my employer wanted to terminate my employment contract with a settlement agreement.
You advised me not to sign the agreement and, through negotiations, secured my unemployment benefits and severance payment.
Good advice
We are an employer in a cyclical industry. Sometimes there is plenty of work, other times too little.
Therefore, we regularly have to part ways with employees for “economic reasons.”
We use the services of vaststellingsovereenkomst.org for this. They know exactly how a dismissal request to the CWI or the subdistrict court should be prepared.
Even in cases where an employee underperforms or behaves inappropriately, we have had good experiences with the lawyers at vaststellingsovereenkomst.org.
They are always available to us with sound advice and have never disappointed us.
Difficult situation
A dismissal specialist helped me in a very difficult situation. I had been so foolish to sign a letter in an emotional state, resigning myself. Because of this, I lost my salary and wasn’t entitled to unemployment benefits. Vaststellingsovereenkomst.org managed to reverse this. They were able to prove that I signed under pressure and didn’t fully understand what I was doing.
In the end, I left with a good severance payment and now I have another job. Without the help of Vaststellingsovereenkomst.org, I would be in serious financial trouble right now.
Higher severance payment
I would like to sincerely thank you for the quick and professional assistance.
My employer unexpectedly presented a settlement agreement to terminate my employment contract, but thanks to your help, I received a higher severance payment and compensation for my vacation days.
Excellent assistance provided
Recently, you helped me with my dismissal case. I am very satisfied with the assistance provided. The lawyer was very involved and well-versed in dismissal law. He understood well that I didn’t want a long procedure but wanted the matter resolved quickly.
That solution came swiftly and to my full satisfaction. I didn’t even have to visit your office. Communication was handled by phone and email, so you were always accessible.
My rating: a solid 10.
Dismissed but still well helped
Because of a conflict at work that got seriously out of hand, I was dismissed immediately (summary dismissal). I had behaved badly during that conflict, so I could understand why my boss took such a harsh measure.
But I still had to fight the dismissal, because I had no job and no right to unemployment benefits. Fortunately, the dismissal specialist dared to take the risk and started a procedure against my employer on a No Cure No Pay basis. Without the possibility of No Cure No Pay, I wouldn’t have dared to do it myself.
In the end, after two procedures, the lawyer from vaststellingsovereenkomst.org succeeded in securing my right to unemployment benefits and even a severance payment.
Dismissal assistance
I worked with great pleasure from the age of 18 at a flower exporter in Aalsmeer.
When I was 54, my employer applied for dismissal through the CWI for economic reasons. At that time, I engaged Mr. Edwin van Jaarsveld from Ontslagspecialist for dismissal assistance.
A dismissal permit could not be avoided because my employer was really in financial trouble. Since my employer offered only a very small severance payment, Mr. van Jaarsveld advised me to start proceedings at the subdistrict court.
That turned out to be successful. The court awarded a severance payment of €94,000.
Thanks to the dedication and excellent legal knowledge of vaststellingsovereenkomst.org, I achieved this great result. Kudos!
Very pleasant experience
We are an international company based in Amsterdam. We have engaged Vaststellingsovereenkomst.org as our regular legal counsel and legal assistance for business matters. They successfully concluded our first legal case immediately.
I have found the collaboration with the lawyers at Vaststellingsovereenkomst.org to be very pleasant. We complement each other well regarding key issues and evidence.
Rarely have I experienced such excellent legal service and attention. I would definitely recommend Vaststellingsovereenkomst.org in every respect; their rates are also very reasonable!
Have your settlement agreement checked
As mentioned, many matters are important when entering into a settlement agreement. As lawyers and legal experts with more than 20 years of experience and over 12,000 dismissal cases handled, we know exactly what to watch for. Therefore, call 0900 123 73 24 or email us for advice. The first consultation is FREE. Moreover, we almost always succeed in negotiating improved dismissal terms in your favor!
