Comparative agreements can be used in many circumstances, including complaint handling, long-term illness, dismissal and the management of benefits at work. Use this legally binding agreement to prevent a dispute from being brought before the Labour Court, which could be costly and have uncertain consequences. Termination agreements must be recorded in writing and the worker must be provided with independent legal advice for the agreement to be legally binding. 8.1.1 It has received independent legal advice from the Counsellor on the terms and implications of this agreement, and in particular on its impact on its ability to pursue its rights before a labour court or other tribunal; C. . .