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Guides, explainers and updates on UK redundancy rights.
How to Negotiate a Higher Redundancy Package
Most people accept the first redundancy offer they receive. Most employers expect you to push back. Here is how to negotiate a better package — what leverage you have, what to ask for, and how to do it without burning bridges.
Settlement Agreements and Redundancy: What You Need to Know
When an employer offers a settlement agreement alongside a redundancy, it changes the process, your rights, and potentially the amount you receive. Here is what a redundancy settlement agreement means, what you are giving up, and what you can negotiate.
Is Statutory Redundancy Pay Taxable?
Statutory redundancy pay is tax-free up to £30,000 — but not everything in your final payment qualifies for that exemption. Here is exactly what is taxable, what is not, and why your payslip might look confusing.
Teacher Redundancy Pay: How Is It Calculated?
Teachers face some unique rules around redundancy pay — particularly around how continuous service is counted across different schools and employers. Here is how the calculation works and what to check if you are a teacher facing redundancy.
How to Calculate Your Statutory Redundancy Pay
Statutory redundancy pay is calculated using three things: your age, your length of service, and your weekly pay. Here is exactly how the formula works, with a step-by-step guide and worked examples.
The April 2026 Redundancy Pay Cap Increase Explained
From 6 April 2026, the weekly pay cap for statutory redundancy calculations rose from £719 to £751. Here's what changed, who it affects, and what the new maximum payment is.
Garden Leave vs PILON: What's the Difference and Which Is Better for You?
Garden leave and PILON both mean you stop working before your employment ends — but they are legally and practically very different. Here is what each means for your pay, your rights, and your next job.
What Counts Towards Your Redundancy Pay Calculation?
Regular overtime, bonuses, maternity leave — what's included in your weekly pay figure and what isn't. The rules are more employee-friendly than most people realise.
PILON and Redundancy Pay: Does One Affect the Other?
If your employer has just told you that you're being paid in lieu of notice, you probably have one immediate question: does this affect your redundancy pay? The answer is no — but there's an important exception that works in your favour.
Redundancy on a Zero-Hours Contract: Do You Qualify?
Zero-hours workers are often told they don't qualify for redundancy pay. That's not always true. Here's how continuity of service works and when you have a claim.
PILON vs Working Your Notice: What's the Difference?
Whether you work your notice or receive pay in lieu makes a difference to your tax position. Here's how each option works and what to check in your contract.
How Long Do You Have to Claim Redundancy Pay?
The time limits for redundancy claims are strict and courts rarely extend them. Here's what the deadlines are, how ACAS Early Conciliation affects them, and what happens if you miss them.
Settlement Agreements: What You're Actually Signing Away
Settlement agreements are legally binding and permanent. Before you sign one, understand exactly what rights you're waiving — and why independent legal advice is required.
Can You Negotiate a Redundancy Package?
Yes — and more often than people think. Here's how to approach the conversation, what leverage you have, and when a formal letter makes the difference.
Is My Redundancy Pay Offer Fair? How to Check in 5 Minutes
Not sure if what your employer has offered you is the legal minimum or better? Here's exactly how to check — and what to do if it isn't.
I've Just Been Made Redundant — What Do I Do First?
Being made redundant is disorienting. Here are the five things to do in the first 48 hours to protect your position and understand what you're owed.
Statutory Redundancy Pay UK: The Complete 2026 Guide
Everything you need to know about statutory redundancy pay in the UK — who qualifies, how it's calculated, and what the current 2026 rates mean for you.