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What it does, and what it leaves to you
- Covers: statutory redundancy pay in Great Britain under the Employment Rights Act 1996, the weekly pay cap, minimum notice and the £30,000 tax-free limit.
- Gives: weeks of pay by age and service, whether an offer meets the statutory minimum, the tax on any excess and a short checklist.
- Not decided: Northern Ireland, Scottish tax bands, employer National Insurance, how pay in lieu of notice is taxed, contractual terms, and anything that changed after this was written.
Common questions
How is statutory redundancy pay worked out?
For each full year of service (up to 20), you get half a week's pay if you were under 22 that year, one week's pay if 22 to 40, and one and a half weeks' pay if 41 or over. Your week's pay is capped: £719 for dismissals from 6 April 2025.
Who gets it?
Employees with at least 2 years' continuous service who are made redundant. Self-employed people and most workers without employee status do not qualify, and the rules differ in Northern Ireland.
Is redundancy pay taxed?
The first £30,000 of redundancy and other termination payments is tax-free. Anything above is taxed as pay. Notice pay, pay in lieu of notice and holiday pay are taxable in full.
What is the maximum statutory redundancy pay?
30 weeks' pay, which at the £719 cap is £21,570. Employers can pay more under a contract or settlement.
What if my employer offers less than the statutory amount?
An employer cannot pay less than the statutory amount for a genuine redundancy. Ask for the calculation in writing and, if needed, contact Acas, which is free.
Is my data uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything is calculated in your browser and nothing is sent.