Redundancy Rights Checker

Being told you are being made redundant can be overwhelming, and it is not always easy to know whether your employer is following the law. This tool asks you straightforward questions about your situation and then explains your rights in plain English. It covers consultation requirements, selection criteria, notice periods, and what your employer must do before making you redundant. If something does not look right, it will tell you what steps you can take next.

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Answer a few questions about your situation and find out whether your redundancy is fair and legal. Get clear guidance on your rights in under two minutes.

1 How long have you worked for this employer?

2 Has your employer consulted with you about the redundancy?

3 How many people are being made redundant?

4 Were you told how you were selected for redundancy?

5 Has your employer offered you any alternative roles?

6 Is there anything else about your situation you want to mention?

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This tool provides general guidance on UK redundancy law and is not a substitute for professional legal advice. Every situation is different. If you believe your redundancy may be unfair or unlawful, contact ACAS on 0300 123 1100 or seek advice from a qualified employment solicitor.

What this tool checks for you

The Redundancy Rights Checker helps you work out whether your employer is handling your redundancy properly, or whether something has gone wrong that you could challenge.

It looks at the main legal duties an employer has, including how they consult staff, how they pick people for redundancy, the notice they must give, and the pay you are owed. If any part of your situation looks questionable, the tool will flag it and point you towards what to do next.

Who it is for

Use it if you have been told you are at risk of redundancy, if you are already in a consultation period, or if you have recently been made redundant and something about the process felt off. It is also useful if you are one of several people being let go and you want to check whether your employer should be running a collective consultation.

It is aimed at employees in the UK working for private or public sector employers. If you are self-employed or a contractor, the rules are different and this tool will not give you a reliable answer.

How it works

You answer a short set of questions about your job, how long you have worked there, what your employer has said so far, and how the process has been handled. Based on your answers, you get a plain English summary of where you stand, which rights apply to your situation, and what you can do if something does not add up. You do not need to give your name or any personal details, and nothing you enter is saved.

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RedundancyExpert Editor 11 Aug 2026

@Daisy You can certainly ask, but your employer isn't obliged to agree. Redundancy only applies where the role itself is disappearing, so it's not really the right route for someone unable to carry out their duties due to health. Given your situation, it might be worth asking HR about ill health capability dismissal instead, which can sometimes come with a settlement. Worth a chat with ACAS too before you approach them.

Daisy 11 Aug 2026

Hello I am 73 years of age and in general excellent health but have recently had a serious accident resulting in a dislocated shoulder and arm fracture. I have recently discovered that the fracture has caused the tendons in my shoulder to no longer join causing me very impaired movement and considerable pain. I have been employed part-time by the NHS as a Receptionist for almost ten years. Ill- Health retirement is if no use to me because due to previous public service of 38 years in the Metropolitan Police Service I am already in receipt of a pension and taken my lump sum. I did not join the NHS pension scheme My question is: can I ask to be made redundant even if my employer is not currently running a voluntary defunct scheme? Thank you

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