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The use of settlement agreements and confidentiality clauses

Outline of the legal boundaries which employers need to think about when considering the use of settlement agreements when terminating employment.

30 March 2023

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This document is currently being reviewed and updated. A new version will be available on this page soon.

If you have any queries on this topic in the meantime, please email staffexperience@nhsemployers.org. 

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