Check statutory redundancy pay
2 tasks in suggested order
1. Check statutory redundancy pay in Great Britain
You will normally qualify if you are an employee with at least 2 years’ continuous service and are made redundant. The calculation uses age, full years of service (maximum 20) and weekly pay. For redundancies on/after 6 April 2026, weekly pay is capped at £751 and total statutory redundancy pay at £22,530.
When redundancy is proposed or confirmed, so you can compare the employer’s written calculation with the current statutory rules.
GOV.UK redundancy pay rules and calculator; employer first for the actual payment.
Age, employment start/end dates, 12-week average pay data and employer calculation.
These are Great Britain figures. Northern Ireland has different current caps. Contractual redundancy may be more generous than the statutory minimum.
Official source: GOV.UK
2. Check statutory redundancy pay in Northern Ireland
If applicable: If your employment is governed by Northern Ireland redundancy law.
In Northern Ireland, statutory redundancy pay normally requires employee status and at least 2 years’ continuous service. The calculation uses age, service (maximum 20 years) and weekly pay. The current weekly cap is £783 and the maximum statutory payment is £23,490.
When redundancy is proposed or confirmed, and before accepting the employer’s calculation as correct.
nidirect redundancy-pay guidance and your employer; NI Redundancy Payments Service/Industrial Tribunal route if unresolved.
Age, continuous-service dates, pay information, contract and employer calculation.
Do not use the Great Britain £751/£22,530 caps for Northern Ireland. Contractual schemes may provide more than the statutory amount.
Official source: nidirect
