Settlement Agreement Language Clarification

Summary

The statement in a settlement agreement indicates a commitment to review and implement changes based on identified issues. Using when suggests issues will be identified at some point, while where implies specific areas of identified issues. This distinction affects the certainty and focus of the commitment. For further clarification, consider consulting a legal professional.

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If a statement in a settlement agreement with a former employee over an ET case states: We will review what’s happened and when there are issues identified we will implement change what does this mean.
Hi ****. The statement means that the employer agrees to:
- Review the situation that led to the Employment Tribunal case.
- Identify any issues that occurred.
- Implement changes to address and correct those issues in the future.
This indicates a commitment to making improvements based on the findings from the review.
If the statement says: We will review what’s happened and where there are issues identified we will implement change what does this mean
Hi ****. The statement means that the employer agrees to:
- Review the situation that occurred.
- Identify any issues found.
- Implement changes to address those issues.
This indicates a commitment to improving practices based on the review's findings. How else can I assist you with your legal issue?
Is there a difference between using the word ‘when’ and ‘where’ in the statement?
Hi ****! Using "when" and "where" in the statement slightly changes the focus:
- "When" suggests the timing of the issues: implementing change whenever issues are identified.
- "Where" suggests the location or specific areas: implementing change in the specific places where issues are found.
How else can I assist you with your legal issue?
So using when instead of where doesn’t mean any certainty?
Hi ****!
Using "when" instead of "where" does imply a difference in certainty:
- "When" suggests issues will be identified at some point.
- "Where" implies specific locations or areas of identified issues.
Is there anything else you need clarification on?