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Updated to reflect the decision in Micro Focus Ltd v Mildenhall, in which the EAT considered the test for triggering the statutory duty to consult where there are staggered dismissals.
Updated to reflect that enhanced redundancy protections will apply for employees taking, or returning, from bereaved partner's paternity leave.
Enhanced to reflect that the redundancy pay calculator has been updated with the predicted cap on a week’s pay effective from 6 April 2026.
Updated to promote our upcoming webinar which will provide a guide to the Employment Rights Act 2025, also to outline future resource updates that will happen as a result of the Act.
Updated to reflect that the Employment Rights Bill received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025.
This guide sets out the differences between the law on redundancy in Scotland compared with the rest of Great Britain (England and Wales).
The maximum amount of a week's pay for statutory redundancy pay and various tribunal awards generally increases on 6 April each year.
Updated with a reference to Hendy Group Ltd v Kennedy, which addressed the issue of suitable alternative employment and unfair dismissal.
HR and legal information and guidance relating to redundancy.
Access our main resources on redundancy according to the type of information you need.