Free Settlement Agreement Template
Settlement Agreement
This Agreement is made effective as of [Date], between [Your Name] (Hereinafter referred to as the "Employer") and [Employee Name] (Hereinafter referred to as the "Employee").
1. PURPOSE OF THE AGREEMENT
The purpose of this Agreement is to define the process, goals, and mechanisms for resolving disputes that may arise between the Employer and the Employee regarding instances of termination, discrimination, or disagreements about their Employment Contract.
2. DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURES
The Employer and the Employee agree to commit in good faith to resolve disputes through open communication, negotiation, and mediation before engaging in formal litigation. The Employer shall ensure that the Employee's concerns are heard, and proper investigations are conducted in the event of an alleged violation.
3. NON-DISCRIMINATION
The Employer affirms that it will not discriminate, harass, allow harassment against, or terminate the employment of any Employee based on an unlawful stipulation. Both parties are to observe fairness and equality in executing their duties under this agreement and their Employment Contract.
4. CONFIDENTIALITY
Both parties involved in the agreement have arrived at a mutual consensus that any information or details about any disagreements, disputes, or conflicts, as well as the resolutions and outcomes of these issues, shall remain confidential. Such information will not be disclosed or shared with any unauthorized individuals or entities.
5. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
This Agreement shall be governed and interpreted by and under the laws of the state of [STATE NAME]. Both parties are required to adhere to these laws and any applicable federal laws while fulfilling their duties and responsibilities.
6. AMENDMENT
An amendment or modification to this Agreement can only be considered legal and binding if both parties involved in the agreement have properly and rightfully appended their signatures on documented evidence. This documented evidence should explicitly detail and denote the specific changes that have been made in the original terms and conditions of the Agreement.
SIGNATURE:
[Your Name]
[Your Company Name]
[Date Signed]
[Employee Name]
[Date Signed]
