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Wherever you work in Kingston-upon-Hull, if your employer has offered you a settlement agreement, you’re required by law to take independent legal advice before signing it. We’ll explain exactly what it means at no cost to you, since your employer covers our fees in almost every case. We offer a fast sign-off service where the deal is right. Advice is given by phone or video, with same-day appointments available where needed.
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Settlement Agreements and Hull’s Job Market
Renewable energy is a big influence on Hull’s economy — the Siemens Gamesa wind turbine blade factory at Alexandra Dock includes thousands of jobs in manufacturing and its supply chain. Alongside that, Hull is home to major chemicals and pharmaceutical manufacturers including BP Chemicals, Smith & Nephew and Reckitt Benckiser, and the Port of Hull remains a substantial employer in shipping, freight and logistics.
Whether you work in renewable energy manufacturing, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, logistics or elsewhere, if you’ve been offered a settlement agreement in Hull, we can advise you quickly by phone or video.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the nearest Employment Tribunal to Hull? Hull’s own tribunal hearing centre, formerly at Wilberforce Court, has since closed, with cases transferred to neighbouring venues — Hull has long been administered from the Leeds Employment Tribunal office. If your case does reach a hearing, check current listings or ask us, as venue arrangements can change. Most settlement agreements are agreed well before this stage is ever reached.
Do I need to visit an office in Hull to get advice? No. We advise clients across Hull and East Yorkshire entirely by phone and video call, which is usually quicker to arrange and just as effective as an in-person meeting.
Who pays for the legal advice? Your employer, in almost all cases, since independent advice is a legal condition of the agreement being valid. See our cost promise for the details.
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For official guidance, see Acas on settlement agreements and GOV.UK’s court and tribunal finder to check current Employment Tribunal venues.
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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