What equality law means - Birmingham Disability Resource Centre

Example
A worker raises a grievance with her employer alleging sex discrimination. The employer
dismisses her grievance. She makes a claim to the tribunal but before the hearing she
seeks assistance from Acas to conciliate in the dispute. As a result of the conciliation, the
worker and her employer agree to settle the claim on terms which are agreeable to both of
them.
Qualifying compromise agreement
You and the worker can also settle a claim or potential claim to the Employment Tribunal
by way of a 'qualifying compromise contract'. There are specific conditions which must be
satisfied if a claim is settled in this way:
• the agreement must be in writing
• the conditions in the agreement must be tailored to the circumstances
of the claim
• the worker must have received legal advice about the terms of the
agreement from an independent advisor who is insured against the risk
of a claim arising from that advice
• the person who provides the worker with independent legal advice on
the compromise agreement must be a lawyer; a trade union
representative with written authority from the trade union or an advice
centre worker with written authority from the centre to give this advice.
More information about defending an Employment
Tribunal case
You can find out more about what to do if someone brings an Employment Tribunal case
against you from:
• In England and Wales: Business Link – see in Further sources of information and
advice for contact details.
• In Scotland: Business Gateway Scotland – see in Further sources of information and
advice for contact details.
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