The Mutual Severance Agreement is a crucial document used in Irish employment law context when an employer and employee agree to terminate their employment relationship on mutually acceptable terms. It is typically used in situations where both parties wish to achieve a clean break and obtain certainty regarding their respective rights and obligations. The agreement covers essential elements such as termination payments, tax treatment, confidentiality obligations, and mutual releases of claims. It must comply with Irish employment legislation, including the Unfair Dismissals Acts, Redundancy Payments Acts, and relevant tax laws. This document is particularly important in protecting both parties' interests by clearly documenting the agreed terms of separation and preventing future disputes.
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Key Requirements PROMPT example:
Mutual Severance Agreement
"I need a Mutual Severance Agreement for a senior software developer in our Dublin office who will be leaving amicably on March 15, 2025, with standard post-termination restrictions and an agreed reference."
1. Parties: Identifies the employer and employee entering into the agreement
2. Background: Sets out the context of the employment relationship and the circumstances leading to the severance agreement
3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement
4. Termination Date: Specifies the official end date of employment and any garden leave arrangements
5. Severance Payment: Details the severance package, including amounts, payment timing, and tax treatment
6. Accrued Rights: Addresses payment of salary, unused holiday pay, and other entitlements up to the termination date
7. Company Property: Requirements for returning company property and documents
8. Confidentiality: Ongoing obligations regarding confidential information
9. Employee Warranties: Employee confirmations regarding company property, confidential information, and other matters
10. Waiver and Release: Mutual releases of claims between the parties
11. Tax Indemnity: Employee's indemnity for tax liabilities related to the severance payment
12. Legal Advice: Confirmation that the employee has received independent legal advice
13. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including governing law, entire agreement, and third party rights
14. Execution: Signature blocks and execution requirements
1. Post-Termination Restrictions: Additional or modified restrictive covenants, used when existing restrictions need modification or new ones are required
2. Ongoing Cooperation: Requirements for the employee to assist with handover or future inquiries, used when there are ongoing projects or potential litigation
3. Reference: Terms regarding future employment references, included when agreed as part of the settlement
4. Share Options/Awards: Treatment of existing share options or awards, included if the employee participates in share schemes
5. Outplacement Support: Details of any career transition services provided, included if part of the severance package
6. Insurance Continuation: Provisions regarding continued insurance coverage, if applicable
7. Public Announcements: Agreement on internal/external communications about the departure, used for senior executives or sensitive departures
8. Garden Leave: Detailed provisions for garden leave period, if applicable
1. Schedule 1 - Calculation of Severance Payment: Detailed breakdown of severance payment components including statutory and ex-gratia amounts
2. Schedule 2 - Certificate of Independent Legal Advice: Form to be completed by the employee's legal advisor
3. Schedule 3 - Settlement Agreement Adviser's Certificate: Confirmation from the legal adviser that appropriate advice has been given
4. Schedule 4 - Company Property List: Itemized list of company property to be returned
5. Appendix A - Resignation Letter: Template resignation letter to be signed by the employee
6. Appendix B - Agreed Reference: Text of agreed employment reference, if applicable
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Relevant legal definitions
Agreement
Board
Business
Company
Confidential Information
Data Protection Legislation
Effective Date
Employee
Employment
Employer
Garden Leave
Group
Intellectual Property Rights
Irish Revenue
Legal Adviser
Notice Period
Outstanding Obligations
Parties
Protected Disclosure
Reference
Relevant Period
Restrictive Covenants
Severance Payment
Statutory Claims
Surviving Provisions
Tax Liability
Termination Date
Trade Secrets
Waiver
Working Time
Board
Business
Company
Confidential Information
Data Protection Legislation
Effective Date
Employee
Employment
Employer
Garden Leave
Group
Intellectual Property Rights
Irish Revenue
Legal Adviser
Notice Period
Outstanding Obligations
Parties
Protected Disclosure
Reference
Relevant Period
Restrictive Covenants
Severance Payment
Statutory Claims
Surviving Provisions
Tax Liability
Termination Date
Trade Secrets
Waiver
Working Time
Clauses
Interpretation
Termination of Employment
Garden Leave
Severance Payment
Payment Terms
Tax Treatment
Statutory Deductions
Final Salary and Benefits
Holiday Pay
Company Property Return
Confidentiality
Data Protection
Intellectual Property
Post-Termination Restrictions
Non-Competition
Non-Solicitation
Non-Dealing
Reference Provision
Announcements
Legal Costs
Waiver of Claims
Settlement
Warranties
Tax Indemnity
Future Cooperation
Independent Legal Advice
Entire Agreement
Severability
Variation
Third Party Rights
Notices
Governing Law
Jurisdiction
Counterparts
Termination of Employment
Garden Leave
Severance Payment
Payment Terms
Tax Treatment
Statutory Deductions
Final Salary and Benefits
Holiday Pay
Company Property Return
Confidentiality
Data Protection
Intellectual Property
Post-Termination Restrictions
Non-Competition
Non-Solicitation
Non-Dealing
Reference Provision
Announcements
Legal Costs
Waiver of Claims
Settlement
Warranties
Tax Indemnity
Future Cooperation
Independent Legal Advice
Entire Agreement
Severability
Variation
Third Party Rights
Notices
Governing Law
Jurisdiction
Counterparts
Relevant Industries
Financial Services
Technology
Manufacturing
Retail
Professional Services
Healthcare
Education
Construction
Telecommunications
Media and Entertainment
Pharmaceuticals
Energy
Transportation
Real Estate
Hospitality
Relevant Teams
Human Resources
Legal
Finance
Compliance
Executive Leadership
Administrative Services
Corporate Governance
Compensation and Benefits
Employee Relations
Risk Management
Relevant Roles
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Senior Manager
Department Head
Project Manager
Software Developer
Sales Representative
Account Manager
Operations Manager
Human Resources Director
Legal Counsel
Financial Analyst
Marketing Manager
Research Scientist
Administrative Officer
Production Supervisor
Customer Service Manager
Business Development Executive
Technical Lead
Regional Manager
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