UK Redundancy Letter Template

Dear [Employee Name], Further to our consultation meetings on [Dates] and your right to be accompanied at each, I am writing to confirm that your employment with [Company Name] will end by reason of redundancy on [Termination Date] (your "Last Day"). Reason. The redundancy arises because [reason — e.g. business closure / reduction in workforce / role no longer required following restructure]. Notice. Your statutory and contractual notice has been calculated as [Notice Period]. You will [work your notice / be paid in lieu of notice]. Statutory redundancy pay. Based on continuous service of [X] years, gross weekly pay of £[Y] (capped at £751 from 6 April 2026 where applicable), and the age-banded multiplier under section 162 of the Employment Rights Act 1996, your statutory redundancy payment is £[Z]. This is paid free of income tax up to the £30,000 statutory threshold. [Where applicable: Enhanced payment of £[A] under our redundancy policy.] Alternative employment. We have considered suitable alternative employment within the company; [there are no suitable alternatives currently / the available roles are set out in the enclosed list]. Appeal. You have the right to appeal this decision in writing within 5 working days. Appeals should be addressed to [Name].