Firstly, check that you’re eligible. Not everyone automatically qualifies for redundancy pay.
Do I qualify for redundancy pay?
To qualify, you must:
- Be an employee (not a contractor or self-employed)
- Have worked for your employer continuously for at least two years
- Have been made redundant, not dismissed for bad behaviour (or other reasons)
If you tick these boxes, the legal minimum you will get is ‘Statutory redundancy pay’. But please check your contract, as you might be owed more.
How do I know how much redundancy pay I should get?
You can easily work out the redundancy pay that you’re owed by using a redundancy pay calculator.
You’ll just need to enter basic information, like:
- Your age
- Length of service (capped at 20 years)
- Weekly gross pay (pay before tax, capped at £700 per week, as of July 2025)
Then you’ll soon find out your amount.
Will my redundancy pay be taxed?
Your redundancy pay will not be taxed, up to £30,000.
How will I get my redundancy pay?
Your employer should pay your redundancy pay on the day you leave (or soon after), in the same way that you’re always paid (e.g. into your bank account). They must also give you written details of how they calculated your pay.
You earned it. You deserve it.
It’s not your fault you’ve been made redundant. You worked hard in your role. So make sure you get any redundancy pay that you are owed and deserve.
Helpful redundancy pay sources
“Statutory redundancy: What you need to know.” EM Law
