Being made redundant is challenging. This guidance explains the support and information available to help you find a new job, understand what benefits you can claim and provide you with useful sources of information. Your local jobcentre can help you: get any extra help at work if you’re disabled, for example Access to Work
When did redundancy become a minimum entitlement?
Redundancy has only become a minimum entitlement since 1 January 2010. Prior to this, an employee’s right to redundancy was only found expressly in contracts or enterprise agreements or Awards, and such instruments with provisions that recognised redundancy prior to 1 January 2010 will continue on.
How is redundancy defined under the Fair Work Act?
Genuine Redundancy is defined in the Fair Work Act 2009 as a “person’s employer no longer required the person’s job to be performed by anyone because of changes in the operational requirements of the employer’s enterprise”.
Is the Department for work and Pensions responsible for making people redundant?
Read guidance for employers on making staff redundant. The Department for Work and Pensions is not responsible for the contents, advice or information provided or the reliability of listed websites. Listing should not be taken as an endorsement of any kind. Websites are used at your sole risk.
When do you apply for statutory redundancy pay?
You have 6 months from the day you are dismissed to apply for statutory redundancy pay. holiday pay: any unused leave you were entitled to take between the start of your holiday leave year and the date of insolvency and holiday you’ve taken but not been paid for
How to apply for redundancy pay if your employer is insolvent?
Find out about: If your employer is insolvent, find out how to apply for redundancy pay, holiday pay, statutory notice pay and any other money you’re owed by your employer from the Insolvency Service .
