No. You are protected even if the original discrimination complaint turned out to be unfounded, as long as you made it honestly and in good faith.

At Winston Solicitors, we specialise in voluntary redundancy and settlement agreements. Our team provides clear, independent legal advice to ensure your redundancy package is fair and protects your rights. We help negotiate better terms, review legal clauses, and give you the support you need during this transition. Contact us for a confidential consultation.

We can advise, represent, and negotiate on your behalf, including claims for injury to feelings or guidance on reasonable adjustments across the UK.

Depends on age and length of service , see our calculator.

To ensure your redundancy payment is fair, compare the offer with statutory redundancy calculations based on your age, length of service, and weekly pay. You should also verify that the package includes all applicable components, such as holiday pay, notice pay, and any performance-related bonuses. Our solicitors can help assess whether the offer meets your legal entitlements.

A fair process involves meaningful consultation - not just a tick-box exercise. Your employer should have discussed it with you properly and used fair, objective criteria to decide who stays and who goes. If it felt rigged or rushed, it might be unfair.

To bring a claim:

Confirm you meet the employee definition and qualifying period.
Use ACAS Early Conciliation (EC) to attempt resolution.
Submit a claim to the Employment Tribunal within the relevant time limit (usually 3 months from dismissal together with any ACAS EC extension).

Evidence may include emails, contracts, or witness statements showing unfair treatment due to age.

You must show a fundamental breach of contract, that you resigned because of it, and that you did not accept the breach by staying on.

It’s a pre-agreed percentage of your compensation, only payable if your claim is successful.

Strictly three months minus one day from the date your employment ended. You must contact ACAS before this deadline to start the process.

Usually 3 months less one day from the incident or dismissal, with some exceptions.

Claims to an employment tribunal generally have a 3-month time limit, although exceptions can apply.

In most cases, you have three months less one day from the last act of discrimination. You must usually start ACAS Early Conciliation first.

Most last between 3 to 6 months, though some may extend to 12 months. The time limit must be fair and necessary to protect the business.

Each case varies, but our team works efficiently to achieve the best outcome for you as quickly as possible.

It varies, but it is rarely quick. Simple cases might take 6 months, while complex discrimination cases can take over a year to reach a hearing. A Settlement Agreement, by contrast, can be wrapped up in days.

The process usually lasts up to 12 weeks. During this time, the tribunal time limit is paused, helping protect your right to bring a claim if settlement isn’t reached.

Judicial mediation typically lasts half a day to a full day, depending on the complexity of the case. Most mediations are now held remotely, making it easier for participants to join without needing to travel.

There is no definite timeframe. Simple cases are usually concluded within twelve months of issuing proceedings, but this varies depending on your location and claim type.

Unfortunately, there are no definite timeframes when bringing a claim in the Employment Tribunal. As a guide, the tribunal states that simple cases should be concluded within nine months of issuing proceedings. However, the time frame is often dependant on which part of the country your case is being heard and the type of claim.

There’s no set limit. However, the amount of time taken should be reasonable based on the emergency. In most cases, employees will only need a few hours or a day or two.

There is no fixed amount. Compensation may include loss of earnings, a basic award, and sometimes future losses.

It depends on your financial loss (loss of earnings) and a 'basic award' based on your age and length of service. We can give you an estimate based on your salary.