Free · checked 8 October 2026
The redundancy toolkit
The first weeks after a redundancy are a blur. Everything here is free, uses the official rules and figures, and shows its working. Bookmark it, and breathe.
The tools
Redundancy pay calculator
Your statutory redundancy pay, with the working and the 2026/27 cap.
Open it, freeNotice pay calculator
How much notice you're owed, and the pay for it.
Open it, freeHoliday pay calculator
Holiday you've built up but not taken, paid when you leave.
Open it, freeWas my redundancy fair? checker
Answer 14 quick questions and see what's worth raising.
Open it, freeTime limits calculator
The last day to contact Acas, with the October 2026 changes.
Open it, freeCV Match Check
Compare your CV with a job advert: your score and the key words you're missing.
Open it, freeWhich letter?
Find the right letter for where you are.
Told your job is at risk
Selected, or given notice
Guides
Your rights, in plain English.
Guide
Redundancy consultation: what should happen
Consultation is your chance to understand why your job is at risk and to suggest alternatives before any decision is made. Here's what a fair...
Guide
Suitable alternative work and the 4-week trial
Before making anyone redundant, an employer should look for other suitable work for them. If you'd like to stay, this is your best route, and the...
Guide
Paid time off to look for work
If you're working your notice of redundancy, you may be entitled to paid time off to look for a new job or arrange training. Here's how it works.
Guide
How to appeal a redundancy decision
If you think you were wrongly selected, or the process wasn't fair, you can appeal. An appeal is your employer's chance to put things right, and a...
Guide
Settlement agreements, explained
A settlement agreement is a legally binding deal: your employer usually pays you something, and you agree not to bring the employment claims it...
Your first fortnight
A checklist for the first two weeks.
You don't have to do it all today. One or two a day is plenty.
- Get everything in writingYour leaving date, notice, redundancy pay, holiday pay owed and pension details. Ask HR for anything missing.
- Check the numbersUse our redundancy pay, notice pay and holiday pay calculators, then compare.
- Ask your consultation questionsWhy your role, who was in the pool, your scores, other jobs, and how your pay was worked out.
- Ask about other jobsYou can usually try a new role for 4 weeks without losing your redundancy pay.
- Use your paid time off to job-huntWith 2 years' service you're entitled to reasonable time off during your notice to look for work or arrange training.
- Don't rush a settlement agreementYou must get independent advice for it to be valid, and employers usually contribute to the cost.
- Note your time limitsIf you might make a claim, contact Acas within the time limit. Appeals don't stop the clock.
- Sort your moneyNew Style Jobseeker's Allowance and Universal Credit: claim promptly. MoneyHelper has free, impartial guidance.
- Update your CVNote your achievements while you can still look things up, then rebuild your CV.
- Look after yourselfRedundancy is a loss. Talk to people. Samaritans are free on 116 123, day or night.
Free, impartial help
- Redundancy pay calculator (GOV.UK)
- Redundancy: your rights (GOV.UK)
- Acas: your rights during redundancy
- Citizens Advice: redundancy
- MoneyHelper: losing your job
- Universal Credit (GOV.UK)
- New Style Jobseeker's Allowance (GOV.UK)
- Mind: looking after your mental health
Information, not legal advice. It covers England, Scotland and Wales; Northern Ireland's law is different (nidirect). For advice on your own situation, contact Acas (free, 0300 123 1100) or Citizens Advice.