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COMPROMISE AGREEMENT SOLICITORS BRIGHTON – ADVICE FOR EMPLOYEES

Brighton Compromise Agreement Solicitors

Have you been offered a compromise agreement?

If you have been offered a compromise agreement, there are a few things you should bear in mind:

• You will be waiving your right to bring an employment tribunal claim against your employer

• You cannot be forced to sign the agreement

• Legal advice is free 90% of the time

• Compromise agreements are negotiable

Waiving your rights

The main purpose of compromise agreements is to keep employment disputes out of court or employment tribunals.

Brighton compromise agreement solicitors will make sure you are fully aware of your right to pursue an employment tribunal claim as well as the strength of it.

You cannot be forced to sign the agreement

Despite what your employer says, you cannot be forced to sign a compromise agreement.  Even if you do, your employer will not be able to rely on it in a legal setting as you must have received independent legal advice on the agreement, and specialist solicitors are best placed to give you advice.

Legal advice if free 90% of the time

Legal advice for compromise agreements is free in 90% of cases in our experience, as employees will agree to pay for your legal costs.

Compromise agreements are negotiable

It is important to remember that compromise agreements are almost always negotiable. Issues that are relevant in negotiations include:

• How likely it is you would be successful if you bought a claim at an employment tribunal

• How much you have lost in earnings

• The lower and upper amounts generally received in cases of your type

• How long you were employed

• The reason your employment ended

Brighton compromise agreement solicitors are high experienced and skilled in negotiating compromise agreements and we aim to stick up for employees and get you the best deal possible.  We will make sure that you receive your payment in a tax efficient way.  For example, payments in lieu of notice can usually be made tax free.

Get advice on your agreement

To get comprehensive advice on your agreement and what it means to you, please get in touch with Brighton compromise agreement solicitors.