If your employer in Derby has offered you a settlement agreement, the law requires you to take independent legal advice before you sign. We’ll explain exactly what you’re getting and what you’d be giving up, at no cost to you, since your employer covers our fees. We offer a fast sign-off service if you’re happy with the deal. Advice is given by phone or video, with same-day appointments available where needed.
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Settlement Agreements and Derby’s Job Market
Advanced engineering and manufacturing dominate Derby’s economy: Rolls-Royce is currently expanding its Derby operations, with over 1,000 new jobs planned at its Raynesway site, while Alstom’s rail works remains the largest train manufacturing site in the UK. Toyota’s Burnaston plant and a substantial property and construction sector round out a city economy built on highly skilled, well-paid engineering and manufacturing careers.
Whatever your role, we can advise you quickly by phone or video.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where would an Employment Tribunal claim from Derby be heard? Derby doesn’t have its own hearing centre — claims are heard at the Nottingham Justice Centre, Carrington Street, Nottingham NG2 1EE, home to the Midlands (East) Employment Tribunal. Most settlement agreements are resolved long before reaching this stage.
Do I need to travel to an office in Derby for advice? No. We advise clients across Derby and Derbyshire entirely by phone and video call, which is usually quicker to arrange and just as thorough as an in-person meeting.
Who pays for the advice? Your employer, in almost all cases, because independent legal advice is a condition of the agreement being valid. See our cost promise for full details.
Settlement agreement fact:
Under the Employment Rights Act 1996, a settlement agreement only takes legal effect once the employee has received advice from an independent, qualified adviser. Learn more about how settlement agreements work.
Related Reading
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10 Days to Consider a Settlement Agreement: Is It Required?
Protected Conversations & Section 111A Employment Rights Act 1996
For official guidance, see Acas on settlement agreements and GOV.UK’s court and tribunal finder for the Midlands (East) Employment Tribunal.
Legal Disclaimer
The contents of this article are intended to be for general information purposes only and do not amount to (nor are they intended to be) legal, tax or financial advice or a complete or authoritative statement of the law nor should they be treated as such. No warranty or promise is given, express or implied, as to accuracy of the information on this page and no liability is accepted for any error or omission. You should instruct a specialist employment solicitor to advise you on your particular situation and not act or rely on the information on this page.
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