Exit negotiations guides
Not every employment dispute ends in a tribunal. Many of the best outcomes are negotiated quietly: a fair settlement, an agreed reference, a clean exit on your terms. But negotiation has its own legal machinery, and phrases like "without prejudice", "protected conversation" and "garden leave" carry precise meanings that affect what can and cannot be used against you later. These guides explain the vocabulary and tactics of exit negotiations so you can recognise what is happening around you and avoid the common traps, like signing the first offer or saying too much in the wrong meeting. When you are ready for someone to negotiate on your behalf, we will match you with a specialist within 24 hours, free and confidentially.
"Without prejudice": what it really means for you
What the without prejudice label does and does not do in settlement discussions, when it applies, and how it differs from a protected conversation at work.
Last reviewed August 2026What is unfair dismissal? A plain-English guide
What counts as unfair dismissal, who qualifies, the three-month time limit and what compensation the law allows, explained in plain English without the legalese.
Last reviewed August 2026What is constructive dismissal? Signs you were forced out
The legal test for constructive dismissal, the warning signs you are being forced out, and why taking advice before you resign changes your position materially.
Last reviewed August 2026The employment tribunal process, step by step
Every stage of an employment tribunal claim in plain English, from ACAS early conciliation and the ET1 through case management to the final hearing and judgment.
Last reviewed August 2026Can you be sacked without warning?
When instant dismissal is lawful and when it is not, what gross misconduct actually means, and the practical steps to take if you were sacked without warning.
Last reviewed August 2026Race discrimination at work: what to do
Recognising race discrimination at work, the evidence that matters, how the burden of proof can shift, and the practical steps to protect your position now.
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