BASE813 0 #1 October 21, 2004 Well I knew it was coming, after 6 months off work recovering from a BASE injury I have now lost my job. If anyone (UK) has experience of "Compromise Agreements" can you let me know - I am meeting with a solicitor on Monday about it but but wanted any personal experiences with them. Thanks Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #2 October 21, 2004 That sucks brother. We are on the same boat, S.S Jobless __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #3 October 21, 2004 Arse. As for compromise agreements I can't give much detailed help as I've only ever had to do one - don't like employment law much. It's basically a document where you sign away your statutory right to sue your previous employer for unfair dismissal etc. in return for compensation. In this respect it really isn't any different to any other form of compensation payout agreement. There are a number of requirements that the document must fulfil in order for it to be legally effective but you need not worry about those - that's your solicitor's job. That in itself is the most important condition - that you have obtained independent legal advice which it looks like you're doing and that's good. Your solicitor is obliged to advise you as to the legal ramifications of entering into this agreement (ie that you won't be able to bring a subsequent claim etc) but try to make sure they also give you advice on the merits of the offer that is on the table. They should be well placed to tell you if it's a good deal or not and what your prospects are of obtaining any better by fighting it. You can therefore base your decision on accepting the offer based on that advice. If you're advised it's a poor offer your other options include reaching a settlement with the assistance of ACAS or if that fails an employment tribunal… but remember there are no guarantees. It’s also worth noting that it’s possible to have your legal fees included in the agreement so the solicitor you've engaged doesn't end up costing you anything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #4 October 21, 2004 Sorry to hear about that Mac. I know it's cold comfort & i'm not in 'your' position, but don't let it get you down dude, its a beginning not an end. Best wishes for the future mate. -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GogglesnTeeth 6 #5 October 21, 2004 Welcome to the world of unemployed skydivers/BASE jumpers! Here is your complimentary paper hat and "Will work for Food" sign made out of the finest of cardboard.Goggles and Teeth "You fall like a greased safe!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #6 October 21, 2004 Yeah, we should start a club or something. Or better yet... lets all get together and start our own company. We'll all get unlimited vacation time, we'll only work when it's raining or snowing, bonuses are given out every 100 jumps, and our office will be on the 100th story of a tall building surrounded by beautiful green park land with lots of outs. So, what are we going to sell??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GogglesnTeeth 6 #7 October 21, 2004 Not a bad idea... I'msure we all have useful skills other than PW'ing, and jumping out of airplanes. Myself, I have tons of computer skills, as well as several years working behind the scenes at TV and radio stations. Oh wait, those skills are "non-transferable" kinda like Russian money!! Goggles and Teeth "You fall like a greased safe!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #8 October 21, 2004 Hey... we have practically identical work experience. Hmmmmm..... interesting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
