Redundancy guide · Great Britain
Suitable alternative employment after redundancy
An alternative role’s suitability can depend on duties, pay, hours, location and your circumstances. Unreasonably refusing suitable alternative employment can affect statutory redundancy pay.
Review the offer and trial period
Request the terms in writing and compare them with your existing role. GOV.UK describes a four-week trial period for alternative employment. Raise concerns during the trial and check the rules before declining or continuing beyond it.
Use the statutory redundancy pay calculator to estimate the statutory component for the 2026/27 rate period in England, Scotland or Wales.
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