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Surviving Redundancy — A Practical Guide for UK Workers

Your rights. The UK process. What to do if the process was unfair. How to move forward. Written in plain English by someone who has been on both sides of this.

🕒 12 sections 👤 Brian Berry, Leap Forward Careers 🇬🇧 UK law 2026

12 Sections

£751 Weekly pay cap 2026

180 Days protective award from Apr 2026

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Redundancy is one of those things most people know very little about until it happens to them. And by the time it does, decisions are being made quickly. Deadlines appear. Papers need signing. And the feeling that you should just get on with it can override the instinct to check what you are actually entitled to.

Here is what often goes unsaid: Your employer has a legal process to follow before redundancy can be made final. Not following it can make the redundancy unfair. You have the right to be consulted, to see how you were selected, to appeal, and in some circumstances to bring a claim even without two years of service.

This guide covers all of it. The legal side and the human side. What you are owed. When and how to push back. How to move forward without carrying this thing around with you longer than you need to.

What the guide covers

This Is Not Just Happening to YouWhy redundancy is not a verdict on your value — and why that matters for what comes next.

The UK Redundancy ProcessWhat should have happened before the decision was made, and what to check if it did not.

Your Rights Under RedundancyStatutory pay, notice, time off to job search, what you are owed, and the April 2026 changes.

How to Appeal — and When It Is Worth ItGrounds for appeal, how to put one in, and what to do if it does not go your way.

Disability and Redundancy — Your Rights Matter HereHow the Equality Act protects you, what discriminatory selection looks like, and what you can do.

Getting Through It — the Human SideWhat most people feel during redundancy and practical things that actually help.

Taking Stock of Your Skills and AchievementsHow to audit what you bring and frame it for your next role in a way that actually works.

Explaining Redundancy in Applications and InterviewsWhat to say, how to say it, and what not to say.

Disability in Interviews and Reasonable AdjustmentsYour rights, what employers can and cannot ask, and how to talk about previous adjustments.

Strategies for Talking About RedundancyNetworking, LinkedIn, the hidden job market, and how to lead with where you are going.

Not Letting Redundancy Define YouWhat resilience actually looks like — and what tends to make the recovery harder than it needs to be.

Coming Out the Other SideSupport resources, where to go for help, and how Leap Forward Careers can support your next step.

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Written from experience, not from a textbook

Brian Berry is the founder of Leap Forward Careers. He has managed teams and recruited across multiple sectors. He has been on the hiring side of interviews and has worked with people navigating redundancy, career change, disability disclosure, and the job market at its most competitive.

Brian says: “Redundancy is one of the most disorienting things that can happen in a working life. Not just because of the financial pressure, but because of what it does to your sense of who you are at work. Most people going through it know far less than they should about their rights. Writing this guide was about changing that.”

Questions about the guide

Is this guide up to date for 2026? ▼

Yes. The guide reflects the current UK legal position as of April 2026, including the changes brought in by the Employment Rights Act 2025 that came into effect on 6 April 2026. The weekly pay cap for statutory redundancy pay is updated to £751. The increase in the protective award for collective redundancy from 90 to 180 days is covered. The guide will not be valid indefinitely — employment law changes regularly. If you are reading this significantly after April 2026, check current figures on GOV.UK.

Does this apply if I have a disability? ▼

Yes, and specifically so. Section 5 is dedicated entirely to disability and redundancy, covering how the Equality Act 2010 applies to redundancy selection criteria, what discriminatory selection looks like in practice, and what you can do if you believe your disability was a factor in your selection. Section 9 covers disability disclosure in interviews and reasonable adjustments. These are areas most redundancy guides do not cover adequately.

I have already signed. Is it too late? ▼

It depends on what you signed and when. If you signed a settlement agreement waiving your rights, you may have limited options. However, settlement agreements must meet certain conditions to be valid, including that you received independent legal advice. If you are unsure what you signed, contact ACAS or Citizens Advice as soon as possible. There are strict time limits on claims — generally three months minus one day from the date your employment ended. Do not wait.

I have less than two years of service. Does this still apply to me? ▼

Some of it does, yes. You generally need two years of continuous service to claim unfair dismissal or statutory redundancy pay. However, discrimination claims — including those based on disability — have no qualifying service requirement. If you believe your redundancy was connected to a protected characteristic such as disability, age, pregnancy, or race, you may still have a claim regardless of how long you have been employed.

Is this legal advice? ▼

No. This guide provides general information about UK employment law and practical guidance for people facing redundancy. It is not legal advice and should not be treated as such. For advice specific to your situation, contact ACAS (free), Citizens Advice (free), or an employment solicitor. The guide signposts you to these resources throughout.

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