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Redundancy Package Reality Check

Is this redundancy settlement fair? Check your statutory entitlement, notice obligations, and what the offer actually means before you sign.

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Redundancy package check

Enter your weekly pay, years of service, age, and what's been offered. Podge calculates your statutory minimum and names the gap.

What this means

No waffle. Just the number and how it was worked out.

Formula used

Statutory pay = sum of age-banded weekly multipliers (0.5 under 22, 1.0 age 22–40, 1.5 age 41+) × capped weekly pay (£643 in 2024/25), max 30 weeks. Notice shortfall adds any unpaid contractual notice.

Worked example

A 45-year-old with 8 years' service earning £700/week has a statutory entitlement of roughly £4,287. An offer of £3,500 is below that floor — worth querying before signing.

Common questions

Is statutory redundancy pay the minimum I can receive?
Yes — statutory redundancy pay is the legal floor. Your employer cannot legally pay less, though they may offer more. Many employers enhance their packages, particularly in larger organisations.

What about the statutory weekly pay cap?
The UK government caps weekly pay for statutory redundancy purposes — £643 in 2024/25. This means higher earners' statutory pay is calculated against the cap, not their actual salary. Enhanced packages often calculate against actual pay.

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Disclaimer: This uses published statutory rates for 2024/25. Your actual entitlement depends on your employment contract and specific circumstances. This is not legal advice — seek an employment solicitor if the amounts are material.

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