Garden Leave Agreement

What is a garden league agreement?

A garden leave agreement is a contract signed between the employee and the employer about placing the employee on paid leave during the whole duration of the notice period. This document is being signed when the original employment contract does not contain any provisions related to the paid notice period, also known as a garden leave.

This is a niche document that is being used by UK employers:

• to protect confidential information and trade secrets against disclosure during the notice period;
• to prevent employees’ communication with their former colleagues;
• to ensure a smooth transition before the employee’s departure.

What should this garden lease agreement template include?

A garden leave settlement agreement is a straightforward document that has a very simple structure, including:

Information about Parties

The text of the agreement must outline:

• full name, business registration number and business address of the employer;
• full name and residential address of the employee;
• full name, occupation and residential address of witnesses.

Leave Details

The text of the document must briefly outline the following:

• key days, including date of the original employment contact, date of start of a garden leave, the last working day;
• return of the employer’s property (if applicable)
• inclusion of any post-termination requirements, including signing an NDA or non-compete agreement;
• details of payment.

Governing Law

A garden leave and settlement agreement can only be used in England and Wales. Therefore, the governing clause in this template shall always reference this jurisdiction by default. In case of a dispute, the courts located in England and Wales should have exclusive authority to rule on the dispute.

Date & Signatures

Once the garden leave settlement agreement template is ready, both parties must sign and date it. The signature of each party should be witnessed by an independent witness. This is a mandatory requirement for agreements that are signed as a deed.

How to customise this garden leave agreement with FasterDraft?

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1. Click the “Create Document” button.
2. Answer simple questions in the form.
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