If you’ve been offered a settlement agreement by your employer in Leicester, you’re required by law to take independent legal advice before you can sign it. Our specialist employment solicitors will explain exactly what you’re agreeing to including what rights you’re giving up. Advice is at no cost to you, since your employer pays our fees in almost all cases. We offer a fast sign-off service if you’re happy with the deal, or we can negotiate on your behalf to improve it. Advice is given by phone or video, with same-day appointments available in urgent cases.
We can help you with:
- Explaining the terms and effect of your settlement agreement in plain English
- Advising on what employment claims you’d be giving up by signing
- Reviewing the tax treatment of your settlement payment
- Checking confidentiality and non-derogatory clauses are fair and workable
- Advising on post-termination restrictions and what they mean for your next role
- Negotiating improved terms with your employer where the offer isn’t good enough
Start My Settlement or call 0800 861 1883 to speak to a solicitor today.
Settlement Agreements and the Leicester Job Market
Leicester’s economy is anchored by manufacturing, logistics, retail and healthcare, alongside a large public sector and two universities. Major employers in and around the city include Next, Walkers, Triumph, Caterpillar, Santander, DHL, 3M and AstraZeneca, while University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust alone employs around 17,000 people. The city’s location on the M1 corridor has also made it a hub for distribution and logistics roles.
Restructuring isn’t limited to the private sector. Public sector organisations in Leicester and Leicestershire have also been running redundancy programmes, affecting roles across several industries. Whether you work in manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, retail, financial services or higher education, if your employer in Leicester has offered you a settlement agreement, we can talk you through it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Leicester Employment Tribunal? The Leicester Tribunal Hearing Centre is at Kings Court, 5a New Walk, Leicester LE1 6TE. You don’t need to have started a tribunal claim to get advice on a settlement agreement — most cases are resolved before any claim is issued.
Do I need to visit an office in Leicester to get advice? No. We advise clients across Leicester and Leicestershire by phone and video call, which is usually quicker than an in-person appointment and works well for the focused advice a settlement agreement needs.
How much does it cost to get advice? Your employer will typically make a contribution towards your legal fees as a condition of the agreement being valid, and in most cases this covers our fees in full. See our cost promise for details.
Settlement agreement fact:
For a settlement agreement to be legally binding under the Employment Rights Act 1996, the employee must receive advice from an independent, qualified adviser — usually a solicitor — before signing. Without this, the agreement cannot lawfully settle most employment claims, however clear its terms. Learn more about how settlement agreements work.
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- Protected Conversations & Section 111A Employment Rights Act 1996
For official guidance, see Acas on settlement agreements and GOV.UK’s employment tribunal office and venue finder.
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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