It doesn't rain but it pours - protected conversation

[LifeBeginsNow]

I've been invited to have a protected conversation due to issues with the business and also I'm currently a burden. Has anyone got any tips or suggestions so I can protect myself and ensure a I receive a good deal?

Honestly right now I'm about ready to give up on everything.

@flowery beat me to it!

It is in both their and your interest that you have proper legal representation - as it means that you won't be coming back to sue them in the future. So they should pay for it.

Thank you flowery. Would you have any tips on a realistic settlement figure? I will make sure I listen to the employer first to see what they have to say but other than ensuring I receive notice pay, I wasn't sure where to negotiate from.

I meant to say, I have a solicitor (sort of) in place. She's going to call me tomorrow to discuss further.

Its worth asking for a bit more for any "special circumstances". My husband got a bit extra last time he was made redundant because he asked for it "as Brexit would affect his re-employment chances".

Mollybutton you're right as I am going to struggle to find any work for some time and I'm guessing the job market is pretty dire anyway with Brexit uncertainty.

Hermione

OP your solicitor will be able to guide you on a realistic figure better than anyone here, as it depends so much on the nuances of the case. It won't be as much as you'd probably get for whatever the claims might be if you went all the way to tribunal and were successful, but obviously that involves risks and costs and delays (very long at the moment- I observed a case a couple of weeks ago that was relating to events of three years ago).

The fact you'd struggle to find work is a factor- someone who'd walk into a similar paying job will have little or no loss to demonstrate so would not be able to negotiate a high figure as their compensation at a tribunal would be impacted by this.

Unfair dismissal compensation is based on financial loss only, which means in practice it is often pointless (from a financial point of view anyway) bringing a claim all the way as that loss may only be small, or even none at all. Discrimination compensation isn't limited to financial loss, however.