Without prejudice letter: Bullying, harassment & discrimination. 4 of 5

This letter is a response from the employer’s lawyer regarding an exit settlement proposal from us. They agree to an ex-gratia £30,000 payment with accrued holiday and pay in lieu of 4 weeks’ notice but do not agree to re-payment of 5 months’ salary at 75% rate. Instead, they offered a reference to be agreed with the client’s manager.

This is the fourth in a series of five letters regarding a grievance and subsequent settlement negotiations. 

 

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From: [Company Lawyer]

Sent: [Date] [15:31]

To: [Employee’s Lawyer]

Subject: Re: Without Prejudice Your Client [Employee]

In Strictest Confidence

Dear [Employee’s Lawyer],

Thanks for your time on the phone earlier.

As discussed I am unable to accept your offer.

However, I can propose the following:

  1. An ex gratia compensation payment of £30,000 as indicated in my email of [Date of letter 2 of 5];
  2. Payment of accrued holiday pay (as discussed I will get an accurate figure for this – reflecting a small deduction for holiday days purchased but not, in the event fully paid for by your client)
  3. Pay in lieu of 4 weeks’ notice.
  4. Reference to be agreed between [Manager] and your client (bearing in mind [Manager] policy of providing factual information only in references).

This offer will remain open until 17:00 on [Date 7 days from now] and is subject to contract

I look forward to hearing from you when you have had an opportunity to speak with your client.

Kind regards,

[Company Lawyer name and signature]

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