Aberdeen: Voluntary settlement agreements between employers and employees are better alternatives to long-drawn disputes over dismissals and unpaid dues. A rising number of workers have been using this tactic and lawyers in Aberdeen are helping them in the process.

Previously known as compromise agreement, a settlement agreement is a way of making a clear break from the professional relationship between an employer and employee. It can also be used to resolve an ongoing dispute in the workplace.

To ensure that these written settlement agreements are safe to sign on and will not cause any harm to them in the long run, the employees have been hiring services of professional lawyers. DJP Solicitors is a team frequently consulted for such cases.

These agreements are legally binding and once an employee agrees to it, he / she cannot bring up other claims that were waived off in the agreement. Therefore a well-drafted and signed document is an assurance for the employer that all claims have been put aside by the worker. Importantly, it enables a claim to be brought by the employer against the worker is some of the terms of employment were not honoured. This is why lawyers must be involved in the process.

Gary Tucson, a client of DJP Solicitors is happy with the way the solicitors supported him in getting an agreement in his favour. He says, “After an argument with the boss, I was about to quit my job but had actually completed a good number of projects by myself and did not want to let go the dues I deserved as credit. Instead of lengthening the dispute, my employer asked me for a settlement agreement. It was DJP solicitors who came to my rescue and helped me understand all the terms of the draft. They helped me to enter into a safe agreement where there was nothing to lose. I really appreciate their diligent services.”

About DJP Solicitors

DJP Solicitors is a team of qualified and experienced lawyers practising in Aberdeen. The team comprises Dean Purdie who specialises in Employment Law & Civil Court Cases and Steven Ritchie, a Senior Associate Solicitor who is a Family Law specialist. It was Dean who established DJP in 2008. He frequently appears in courts and tribunals. On behalf of his clients he has the experience of dealing with array of cases in legal forums that range from the Sheriff Courts, Employment Tribunals to professional disciplinary bodies.

Steven became a part of DJP Solicitors brand in 2011 after years of legal practice in Edinburgh and the North-East of Scotland. He practises exclusively in family law cases and ensures that the interests of his clients are protected in these sensitive issues.

Contact Information

DJP Solicitors
257 Holburn Street
Aberdeen AB10 7FL
Phone: 01224 590053
Fax: 01224 592970
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.djpsolicitors.com