Disability Discrimination Solicitors

Yes. Settlement agreements are fully negotiable. In disability discrimination cases, employers often want to resolve matters quickly and avoid tribunal claims, which can create strong negotiating leverage. Our settlement agreement solicitors regularly secure improved outcomes for clients where disability discrimination is involved.

Compensation in disability discrimination cases can be treated differently depending on what it relates to:

What is the £30,000 tax-free limit?

The £30,000 tax-free limit applies to the termination element of a settlement (loss of employment). Payments up to this threshold may be received tax-free.

Injury to feelings

Where compensation relates to discrimination during employment, this can often be paid without income tax. It depends on how the payment is structured and the circumstances of the claim.

What are termination-related payments?

If injury to feelings is linked directly to the end of employment, it may fall within the £30,000 limit rather than being treated separately.

Our employment solicitors will explain how your settlement is structured and ensure you understand any tax implications before you sign.

No. You are never required to sign a settlement agreement. If you choose not to, you may still be able to bring a claim at an employment tribunal.

We will always advise you on whether the offer reflects the value of your potential disability discrimination claim and whether it is in your best interests to accept or negotiate further.

In most cases, we can review your settlement agreement the same day we receive it. Where negotiation is required, the process usually takes around seven days, depending on how quickly your employer responds.

Yes, in most cases. Employers usually contribute to your legal fees as part of the settlement agreement. This means you will typically not have to pay for your legal advice.

Yes. Where discrimination has occurred over a longer period or where there has been repeated failure to support your condition, it can increase its potential value.

We will assess the full history of your situation when advising you on your options.

Yes. Most settlement agreements include confidentiality clauses covering the terms of the agreement and the circumstances leading to it.

However, confidentiality is not absolute. Certain legal protections mean you cannot be prevented from:

• Reporting a crime to the police
• Seeking legal advice
• Speaking to a regulated healthcare professional

These protections apply where you are, or reasonably believe yourself to be, affected by wrongdoing or unlawful treatment. Any clause attempting to restrict these rights would not be enforceable.

Our employment solicitors ensure that all confidentiality provisions comply with current legal requirements and will clearly explain what you can and cannot disclose before you sign.