Personal Employment Solicitors

Our personal employment solicitors provide expert support to private individuals dealing with workplace issues, covering everything from unfair dismissal to tribunal claims, through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation.

A settlement agreement (formerly a compromise agreement) is a legally binding contract offered by your employer to end your employment or settle a dispute. It typically includes clauses like confidentiality or restrictive covenants. Our solicitors can negotiate and clarify such agreements to protect your interests.

If mediation and internal processes fail (i.e. in cases of unfair dismissal, wrongful or constructive dismissal, discrimination, redundancy procedure errors, or whistleblowing), you may apply to an employment tribunal. These hearings are binding and handled with specialist guidance from our tribunal solicitors.

Most claims, such as unfair dismissal or discrimination, must be submitted within three months of the dismissal or incident date. Extensions are rare and granted only in exceptional circumstances.

Our solicitors will:

• Reviews the full terms of the agreement.
• Explains complex legal wording in clear language.
• Negotiates improved severance or protections.
• Ensures the agreement is fair and legally valid.

Our solicitors can assist with claims around:

• Unfair, wrongful, or constructive dismissal.
• Redundancy or redundancy process.
• Grievance and disciplinary errors.
• Equal pay issues.
• Discrimination (race, age, gender, disability, religion, etc.).
• Victimisation or whistleblowing-related disputes.

Yes, we often encourage resolving disputes early through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or via well‑crafted settlement agreements. This avoids the time, cost, and stress of tribunal proceedings.

You can arrange a free, no‑obligation 20‑minute consultation by phone with our Chester team to discuss your situation and next steps.

If your employer fails to uphold key obligations, such as pay, duties, or notice periods, that may constitute a contractual breach. Our contract dispute solicitors can help you negotiate compensation, rescind the contract, or even seek an injunction or specific performance if needed.

Yes, you can request one if you’re leaving, such as during redundancy, retirement, maternity return issues, or facing workplace disputes. The employer may respond with an offer to negotiate terms, including compensation and notice.

You’re entitled to refuse. If you decline, your exit may follow a redundancy, or your case could proceed to a tribunal. Negotiations may resum,e or you may pursue a claim independently.