Settlement agreement help in Brighton and Hove

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Key facts — settlement agreements in Brighton and Hove

Your jurisdiction is England. A settlement agreement here is governed by section 203 of the Employment Rights Act 1996, and a claim you did not settle would be heard by the Employment Tribunals (England and Wales).
Independent legal advice is required before you sign. The agreement does not bind you until a relevant independent adviser has advised you on its terms and effect — that is usually a solicitor, but a certified trade union official or advice centre worker also qualifies.
Free to you. Employers customarily contribute towards that adviser's fee — commonly around £500 plus VAT, sometimes higher — and the contribution is normally negotiated as part of the agreement. It is customary practice, not a legal obligation, so check what has been offered in writing.
Acas early conciliation applies before most tribunal claims, and the Acas Code of Practice recommends you be given at least 10 calendar days to consider a proposed agreement — guidance rather than a statutory minimum.
Handled remotely. Independent solicitors we introduce act for employees across Brighton and Hove and the wider East Sussex region by phone and email — no office visit needed in most cases.
We are not a law firm. This is a referral service; the adviser you instruct gives the legal advice.

Settlement agreements in Brighton and Hove

Employment claims from Brighton and Hove are dealt with under the Employment Tribunals (England and Wales). Use the official Find a Court or Tribunal service to confirm the venue for a specific claim.

Section 203 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 is the provision that makes a settlement agreement binding, and only once a relevant independent adviser has advised you on its terms and their effect.

Discrimination claims cannot be waived blindly

A settlement agreement can waive discrimination claims, but only if it is drafted to do so properly — the agreement must relate to the particular complaint, not simply list every statute in existence. A blanket waiver of unspecified claims does not achieve what employers often assume it does.

If your exit followed a complaint about discrimination or harassment, that is the single most important thing to raise with your adviser. Discrimination awards are not subject to the statutory cap on ordinary unfair dismissal compensation and can include an award for injury to feelings, so the benchmark for a fair offer is different.

The Acas Code of Practice recommends at least 10 calendar days to consider a proposed agreement. It is guidance rather than a statutory minimum, but it is a reasonable amount of time to ask for.

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Settlement agreement advice near Brighton and Hove

The same law and the same tribunal apply across England. See nearby areas below, or the full list of areas we cover.