LEGAL ADVICE- Why do I need a Solicitor?

Compromise agreements can be written in very legalistic language and can refer to sections of Acts and Regulations which you may never have heard of. Because of this and because it is important that you understand the effect of the agreement, it is a legal requirement that you get professional advice on what the agreement means. It is also a legal requirement that your adviser signs the agreement to confirm that advice has been given.

According to the Employment Rights (Dispute Resolution) Act 1998, that advice can only be given by a qualified lawyer, a qualified trade union official, or a qualified advice centre worker, all of whom must be covered by an appropriate certificate of indemnity insurance. A solicitor will advise you if the terms offer you the correct protection and should also advise you if you are being offered a suitable amount of compensation. The number of years you have worked, your salary, job title, and most important of all, the reason for the termination.