settlement agreements
Negotiated legal compromises
Settlement agreements are contracts that resolve disputes without trial.
Parties agree to specific terms—often payment, behavioral changes, or dismissal of claims—in exchange for ending litigation or potential legal action.
The terms are typically confidential: The settlement agreement included a non-disclosure clause.
In employment contexts, settlement agreements often resolve termination disputes, with the employee receiving compensation in exchange for waiving claims against the employer.
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