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Understanding Statutory Redundancy Pay in the UK In the UK, redundancy pay is a legal entitlement for employees who have worked continuously for at least two years. Unlike the US, where severance is often discretionary, UK law mandates statutory redundancy pay based on age, length of service, and weekly pay, subject to a government-set cap. Calculation Basics Half a week’s pay for each full year under age 22 One week’s pay for each full year aged 22 to 40 One and a half week’s pay for...

For UK HR leaders managing US operations or benchmarking against American practices, understanding US redundancy rules is essential. The US employment landscape differs sharply from the UK, especially around termination rights, notice periods, and severance obligations. This post explains the key US concepts such as at-will employment, the WARN Act, state-specific variations, COBRA health insurance, and the growing role of outplacement services. It also offers a practical comparison of UK and...

The rise of remote-first companies has created a new way for professionals to work across borders without relocating. For UK professionals facing redundancy, this shift opens doors to international roles in markets like the US, EU, and the Middle East, all from their home base. HR leaders managing global or hybrid organisations must understand the complexities of supporting this kind of global mobility. This post explains how HR teams can help displaced talent access international remote...