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HR Update - Behind closed doors

Management
Having a 'without prejudice' discussion with an employee is
sometimes an option, but get legal advice first, says Jacqui Mann

Sometimes, employee disputes mean a relationship has broken down so much that there is no going back.jacqui-mann

One way to deal with this is to have a discussion with the employee on a 'without prejudice' basis. This means that anything said during the 'without prejudice' meeting cannot be used in a court or tribunal as evidence. The purpose of the meeting is to reach a settlement agreement, which is normally used to bring an employment relationship to an end in a mutually agreed way.

LEGAL VALIDITY

The following conditions must be met to ensure the settlement agreement is legally valid.

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