Background: Redundancy Without Clarity
Our client, a senior operations manager based in Manchester, had worked for over 15 years at a well-known national logistics company. Without prior consultation, she was told her role was “at risk” and presented with a settlement agreement offering a total of £28,000, comprised of statutory redundancy pay, notice pay, and a small ex gratia amount.
She had no performance issues, no prior warnings, and no proper consultation — raising immediate concerns about the fairness of the redundancy process and the adequacy of the proposed compensation.
Our Role as Settlement Agreement Lawyers
The client reached out to us after finding our settlement agreement solicitors online. She booked a free, same-day consultation using our remote form. Given the short deadline imposed by her employer, our legal team acted immediately.
Our work included:
- A full review of the proposed settlement agreement
- Analysis of redundancy pay calculations, unused holiday entitlement, bonuses and contractual benefits
- Evaluation of procedural fairness in the redundancy process, including consultation and scoring
- Risk assessment for potential claims including unfair dismissal
- Fast-track negotiation with the employer’s legal team
The Outcome
Through prompt and targeted negotiation, we secured a revised offer of £42,500 an uplift of £14,500 from the original proposal. The final breakdown included:
- £30,000 ex gratia redundancy compensation (tax-free)
- £6,000 in lieu of notice
- £4,500 for accrued but untaken holiday, bonus entitlements and contractual sums
- £2,000 to reflect risks associated with procedural failings and potential unfair dismissal exposure
We also secured:
- The client’s release from post-termination restrictions
- A neutral reference clause
- Full legal fee coverage by the employer (we capped our fees to their contribution, as always)
Key Features of Our Service
- 100% remote process — advice delivered via phone and email with no delays
- Same-day advice and ILA certificate
- Fixed fee service – always capped at the employer’s contribution
- Legal advice provided by specialist employment lawyers experienced in redundancy and unfair dismissal
- Tailored support to protect future employment prospects
What We Offer at Settlement Agreement Lawyers
Our team specialises in advising employees across England and Wales on settlement agreements following redundancy. We work with clients at all levels — from junior staff to executives ensuring they receive what they are entitled to and exit on the best possible terms.
We offer:
- Fast legal review and advice, often within 24 hours
- Jargon-free guidance on rights, entitlements, and risks
- Negotiation support where the offer is too low, or the process appears unfair
- Cost-effective service with legal fees typically covered by your employer
- Expertise in redundancy, unfair dismissal, discrimination, and TUPE exits
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