About Redundancy

Understand what redundancy means and how the process works. Articles cover selection criteria, alternatives, constructive dismissal, and temporary worker rights.

A Guide to the Redundancy Process

Being made redundant can happen for various reasons, but your employer must use fair methods to select you, and certain grounds for redundancy are illegal.

Accepting an Alternative to Redundancy: Your Rights

If your employer offers you a different job instead of making you redundant, rejecting it could cost you your redundancy payment.

All About Constructive Dismissal

When employers make work unbearable to force resignations, UK law can still protect workers through constructive dismissal claims.

Am I at Risk of Being Made Redundant?

See the warning signs that could mean redundancy is coming and understand what "at risk of redundancy" actually means.

Am I Eligible for Voluntary Redundancy?

Check if your employer will accept your voluntary redundancy request based on your employment history and company situation.

Am I Entitled to Redundancy from Temporary Work?

Temporary workers have different redundancy rights depending on contract type and how long you've worked there.

Are Home Workers Entitled to Redundancy?

Home workers have the same redundancy rights as office staff, but only if you're classed as an employee rather than self-employed.

Can I Be Made Redundant During a Career Break?

You're still technically employed during a career break, but get the terms in writing or your employer might deny you redundancy pay later.

Can I Claim Benefits if I Have Volunteered for Redundancy?

Voluntary redundancy pay over £16,000 can stop you claiming benefits, but lower amounts usually won't affect what you're entitled to.

Claiming Redundancy When with an Agency

Check if you're entitled to redundancy pay as an agency worker by understanding your employment status and who pays your wages.

Do I Need to Tell Anyone I Have Lost My Job?

You don't have to tell everyone you've lost your job, but your lender, insurer and benefits office need to know right away.

Do Women Lose Out More on Redundancy?

Women face nearly double the redundancy rate of men during economic downturns, hitting harder on single mothers and female-dominated sectors.

Does Consultation Always End in Redundancy?

Being put in consultation doesn't always mean you'll lose your job, employers must explore alternatives like redeployment or pay cuts first.

Early Retirement

Weigh up whether early retirement is right for you when offered as a redundancy alternative, and understand how it affects your pension and redundancy rights.

How Redundancy Affects Pregnant Women

Pregnant women lose jobs at alarming rates during redundancies, despite legal protections that many employers ignore.

How Settlement Agreements Work After Redundancy

Your employer might offer a settlement agreement during redundancy, here's what it means and why they're doing it.

How to Use Flexible Working to Avoid Redundancy

Use flexible working arrangements to reduce redundancies and keep your workforce without cutting jobs.

I Work in the Public Sector, Am I at Risk?

Public sector workers face significant job loss risks as the UK government plans massive spending cuts across most departments.

Is It Illegal to Do Cash in Hand Work When Redundant?

Cash in hand work when redundant is only legal if you pay the proper tax on your earnings.

Is Overtime Calculated Into My Redundancy Pay?

Overtime only counts toward your redundancy pay if it's a required part of your job, not something you do voluntarily.

Should I Take a Job Cut or a Pay Cut?

Weigh up a pay cut versus leaving your job with this practical checklist to figure out which move makes financial sense for you.

The Jobs Most at Risk of Redundancy

Some jobs face higher redundancy risks than others, especially in distribution, hospitality, and finance sectors.

What Is Redundancy?

Redundancy happens when your employer no longer needs your job to exist, whether due to closure, cost-cutting, or changed work practices.

What to Do When Made Redundant

Being made redundant isn't a reflection of your worth; here's what you need to check first, what you're legally entitled to, and how to move forward.

When an Employer Offers Alternatives to Redundancy

Your employer must legally consider alternatives to redundancy, and you need to know your rights before accepting or rejecting options.

Where to Get Outside Help on Redundancy Issues

Get practical help and advice on your redundancy rights from trade unions, Citizens Advice, and other resources.

Who Will Be Made Redundant?

When a company cuts staff, learn how employers must fairly decide who stays and who goes.

Will Going on Strike Affect My Redundancy?

Going on strike might affect your redundancy payout, depending on how long you've worked there and whether the strike is legal.