If your employer proposes redundancy in 2026, they should use a fair, non-discriminatory selection process and properly consult you; redundancy must be genuine, not a way to dismiss you for another reason. With at least two years’ continuous service, you may qualify for statutory redundancy pay, calculated using your age, weekly pay and length of service, subject to statutory limits; your contract may provide more. You may also be entitled to notice pay, accrued holiday pay and time off to look for work, while collective consultation rules apply to 20 or more proposed redundancies at one establishment. Check current figures on GOV.UK, or consider advice from an SRA-regulated solicitor if you think the process is unfair.