Your entitlements

Redundancy Pay

Use this calculator to work out how much redundancy pay you might be due, based on age and length of service. It’s really simple to use and will show you how many weeks pay you could get.

Claiming benefits

As well as redundancy pay you may also be able to claim certain benefits. Do you know what you’re entitled to?

The main ‘out of work’ benefit is Job Seekers Allowance (JSA). Contact Jobcentre Plus to find out more about what support may be available to you.

Call them on 0800 055 66 88, lines are open from Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm.

During the call they’ll ask you to give the following bits of information to help them see what you might be due:

They’ll then let you know if you can make a claim. 

Whatever your situation, it’s worth looking into your options to make sure you get as much support as possible.

The information provided on this website is intended to be a general guide only. For more detailed information and legal advice on your individual circumstances, please visit DirectGov or contact one of the below organisations to discuss your personal situation. 

Useful contacts 

  • The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) offers free, confidential and impartial advice on all employment rights issues.
  • The Labour Relations Agency (LRA) offers free, confidential and impartial advice on all employment rights issues for residents of Northern Ireland.
  • Your local Citizens Advice Bureau ( CAB) can provide free and impartial advice. You can find your local CAB office in the phone book or online.
  • If you have doubts about the way your employer may have calculated your statutory redundancy pay you can call the Redundancy Payments Helpline on 0845 1450 004.