Question 1

What does a custom Employee Settlement Agreement include?

Accepted Answer

Your custom Employee Settlement Agreement will include:

• Payment terms and final entitlements (including leave, notice, redundancy if applicable)
• Comprehensive release and waiver of claims provisions
• Confidentiality and non-disparagement obligations
• Reference terms and agreed wording
• Return of company property and intellectual property provisions
• Post-termination restraints (if required)
• Tax and superannuation treatment
• Fair Work compliance provisions

Each section is tailored specifically to your circumstances, the employee's role, and your business requirements.

Question 2

How quickly will I receive my agreement?

Accepted Answer

Standard delivery is 3 business days from when we receive your completed questionnaire. If you select Express Delivery at checkout, you'll receive your draft within 1 business day.

After checkout, we send a detailed AI-powered questionnaire to capture the employee details, exit date, payments, restraints, and any special terms. Once you submit that, our Australian employment lawyers begin drafting.

Question 3

Who drafts my Employee Settlement Agreement?

Accepted Answer

Your agreement is drafted by licensed Australian lawyers who specialize in employment law. Our team has extensive experience with:

• Senior executive exits and terminations
• Redundancy and restructure settlements
• Performance-related departures
• Mutual separation agreements
• Complex restraint and confidentiality provisions

Every agreement is reviewed for Fair Work compliance and practical enforceability.

Question 4

How does the information gathering process work?

Accepted Answer

After you complete checkout, we automatically send you an intelligent questionnaire that covers:

• Employee details (name, role, employment dates)
• Reason for separation and exit date
• Payment breakdown (notice, leave, redundancy, ex gratia)
• Confidentiality and non-disparagement requirements
• Post-termination restraints (if any)
• Reference terms and agreed wording
• Return of property and IP obligations

The questionnaire adapts based on your answers, so you only see relevant questions. It typically takes 10-15 minutes to complete.

Question 5

Are revisions included?

Accepted Answer

Yes. One round of amendments is included in the base price. After you review the initial draft, you can request changes to terms, wording, or structure.

If you need additional rounds of revisions or want to add new sections, our team will provide a quote for any additional work required.

Question 6

Can I speak with a solicitor about my agreement?

Accepted Answer

Yes. While drafting and email support are included, you can add a phone or video consultation if you need:

• Advice on negotiation strategy
• Explanation of legal implications
• Guidance on restraint enforceability
• Review of employee counter-proposals
• Implementation planning

Consultations can be added during checkout or requested after delivery.

Question 7

What makes this different from a template?

Accepted Answer

Templates provide generic clauses that require significant adaptation and legal knowledge to customize properly.

Your custom agreement is drafted from the ground up based on:

• Your specific circumstances and payment structure
• The employee's role, seniority, and access to confidential information
• Your business sector and competitive landscape
• Fair Work requirements and recent case law
• Practical enforceability and implementation

You receive a complete, ready-to-execute agreement drafted by experienced employment lawyers.

Question 8

Can this agreement include post-termination restraints?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We can include reasonable and enforceable restraints covering:

• Non-compete provisions (geographic and temporal scope)
• Non-solicitation of clients and customers
• Non-solicitation of employees
• Non-poaching provisions

Our lawyers will draft restraints that are:

• Appropriately scoped to protect your legitimate business interests
• Reasonable in duration and geographic reach
• More likely to be enforceable under Australian law
• Supported by adequate consideration (if required)

We'll advise on enforceability based on the employee's role and recent case law.

Question 9

How does this agreement ensure Fair Work compliance?

Accepted Answer

Our lawyers draft every agreement with Fair Work Act requirements in mind:

• Appropriate minimum notice periods
• Correct calculation of entitlements (leave, redundancy)
• Superannuation guarantee compliance
• Protection against unfair dismissal claims (where applicable)
• Compliance with applicable awards and enterprise agreements
• Proper tax treatment guidance

We stay current with Fair Work Commission decisions and legislative changes to ensure your agreement is compliant and defensible.

Question 10

Can I amend the agreement in the future?

Accepted Answer

Employee settlement agreements are generally final once executed, as they create binding obligations on both parties.

However, if circumstances change before signing, we can amend the draft. After delivery, if you need to make changes before execution, contact our team and we'll provide a quote for amendments.

For future employees, you can order a new customized agreement or ask about creating a flexible template based on your requirements.

Question 11

What guidance do I get on implementing the agreement?

Accepted Answer

Your agreement includes implementation guidance covering:

• How to present the agreement to the employee
• Recommendation for independent legal advice
• Signing and witnessing requirements
• Payment processing and timing
• Property return procedures
• Final administrative steps

We provide clear instructions to help you execute the agreement properly and minimize future disputes.

Question 12

What happens after I receive the agreement?

Accepted Answer

After we deliver your draft Employee Settlement Agreement:

1. Review the agreement thoroughly
2. Request any amendments (one round included)
3. We'll finalize and deliver the execution-ready version
4. Present it to the employee (with recommendation they seek independent advice)
5. Both parties sign (witnessing may be required)
6. Follow the payment and exit process outlined in the agreement
7. Keep executed copies for your records

You can contact our team if you need guidance during implementation or if issues arise.

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