Settlement through Acas

Acas Settlement Support

Advice on Acas settlement proposals and review of COT3 terms. A settlement reached through Acas conciliation can become binding once the final terms are agreed, before anything is signed. Take advice before you communicate final acceptance.

Where Acas settlement fits

Acas conciliation is the route through which many employment disputes are settled, either before a claim is brought or after one has started. A conciliator passes proposals between you and your employer. If terms are agreed, they are recorded in a COT3.

Support at this stage usually involves:

Understanding what your employer has proposed and what it would cost you to accept
Deciding what terms you could reasonably propose through the conciliator
Understanding which claims a proposed settlement would bring to an end
Checking payment, confidentiality, reference and other obligations before you accept

Acas conciliation itself is free. Our fees relate to the review and advice work you separately agree with us.

How we support you

Two services, for two different positions. Full details of both are on the COT3 Agreement Review page.

COT3 Consultation, Review and Proposed Terms

£500

Total fee

For a client who has been approached about settlement and needs advice before any final terms are accepted. Review of your situation and the relevant documents, a one hour consultation, and written advice on the terms you could propose through Acas.

COT3 Agreement Review and Advice

£400

Total fee

For a client who already has a COT3 agreement. Review of the agreement supplied and the relevant documents, a one hour consultation, and written advice explaining the terms, their effect and the obligations they place on you.

Amendments to an agreement, negotiation with your employer or the Acas conciliator, representation and detailed valuation of your claims are not included in either service. There is no separate consultation fee on top.

How it works

1. Send your documents

Send what Acas or your employer has proposed, and the COT3 agreement if you have one.

2. Review and consultation

We review the documents and hold a one hour consultation with you.

3. Written advice

You receive written advice on the terms and their effect, or on the terms you could propose through Acas.

Belonge advises employees. We are not a firm of solicitors, we do not negotiate with your employer or Acas, and we do not represent you at a hearing. If you have already accepted terms, tell us when you make your request so the advice reflects that status.

References

Request Acas settlement support

Send your details and we will confirm the scope, then send a payment request.