Work problems, explained plainly.
Redundancy, settlement offers, notice, holiday pay or unfair treatment. We separate what the law guarantees from what your contract adds and what might be negotiated.
Being made redundant
We split your package into three parts: what the law sets as a minimum, what your contract may add, and what might be open to negotiation.
What you'd see
- 1Minimums, calculatedStatutory redundancy pay, notice pay and untaken holiday, with the working shown.
- 2Your offer, comparedWhether it covers those minimums, and by how much.
- 3What we can't pricePossible claims, such as unfair selection, flagged for a person to look at.
What's fixed, what's possible, what's unknown.
Change the figures to see how a package breaks down. This uses the statutory limits for redundancies on or after 6 April 2026.
What the law and your contract set as a minimum
CalculatedTax: the first £30,000 of redundancy pay is usually tax-free. Notice pay and holiday pay are taxed like normal wages. Source: GOV.UK, Redundancy pay.
What might be open to negotiation
Possible, not certain- An enhanced redundancy schemeSome employers pay more than the minimum. Check your contract, staff handbook and past practice.
- A settlement agreementExtra money in return for giving up claims. It's only binding if a qualified independent adviser has gone through it with you. Employers often pay towards that cost.
What we can't put a number on
Needs a person- Was the selection fair?If you think you were picked unfairly, or the process was rushed, that could be a claim. It depends on facts we'd need to go through.
- DiscriminationIf age, pregnancy, disability or another protected reason played a part, talk to a qualified professional.
Not redundancy? These work the same way.
Settlement offers
What you'd be giving up, what the money covers, and the steps needed for the agreement to count.
Holiday pay
Most workers get at least 5.6 weeks' paid holiday a year. We work out what's due if you leave, including variable pay.
Notice
The legal minimum, what your contract says, and what happens if you're paid instead of working it.
Treated unfairly
Whether what happened might be discrimination, unfair dismissal or something else, and the first steps, including Acas early conciliation.
Bring in a qualified professional when:
- You've been asked to sign a settlement agreement
- You think discrimination played a part
- You've raised concerns about wrongdoing and been treated badly since
- A tribunal time limit is close
Complex cases are always referred to a qualified legal professional. Your Legal Easy report goes with you, so you don't start from scratch. Referrals aren't available for criminal matters.