Can someone explain redundancy rights simply including notice consultation and redundancy pay?

19 Sept 2026, 08:08
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Can someone explain redundancy rights simply including notice consultation and redundancy pay?

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If your employer is making your role redundant, they should consult you, explain the reasons and consider whether suitable alternative work is available. You are usually entitled to notice, or pay instead of notice, and may qualify for statutory redundancy pay if you have worked continuously for your employer for at least two years. The amount depends on your age, length of service and weekly pay, subject to legal limits. If the process seems unfair, check the current guidance on GOV.UK or speak to an employment solicitor regulated by the SRA.

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