Plain-English guides to UK employment law — covering settlement agreements, redundancy, dismissal, discrimination and more.
Definition, when employers offer them, what you give up, and legal requirements for validity.
Typical settlement multiples, what increases value, and red flags in low offers.
Leverage points, timing, without prejudice conversations, and what to negotiate beyond money.
Key differences, tax treatment comparison, and which is typically better for the employee.
What qualifies, what doesn't (PILON is taxable), and how to maximise the tax-free element.
The 2-year qualifying period, fair reasons, fair process, and automatic unfair dismissal exceptions.
What it means to be constructively dismissed, how to prove it, and steps to take before resigning.
Step-by-step from ACAS early conciliation to the final hearing, with timelines and costs.
What it is, how it stops the tribunal clock, the conciliation process, and COT3 agreements.
Protected characteristics, Vento bands for injury to feelings, and uncapped compensation.
Full breakdown: notice, redundancy, holiday, ex-gratia, tax and fairness indicator.
Basic award, compensatory award, ACAS uplift, current capped and post-2027 uncapped estimates.
Statutory minimum, enhanced package, tax treatment and fairness rating.
Statutory pay, consultation obligations, suitable alternative employment and how to challenge unfair redundancy.
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Read guide →Pay, benefits, restrictions and your rights during a garden leave period. What employers can and can't require.
Read guide →What your employer can say in a without prejudice chat, and what happens if the conversation crosses the line.
Read guide →15 things to check before signing — payments, tax, reference, restrictions and the legal requirements.
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