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Redundancy in a Small Business: What You Get
Small businesses with fewer than 15 employees don't pay NES redundancy pay. See what notice you're still owed.
1. Your job
How many employees does your employer have?
Minimum you're owed
Enter your start date and last day to see your notice and redundancy pay.
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- Unused annual leave must be paid out, and long service leave too if you qualify in your state.
- Your award, enterprise agreement or contract may give more than these minimums.
- A genuine redundancy payment is tax-free up to a limit set by the ATO each year (a base amount plus an amount for each year of service).
- Think it wasn't a genuine redundancy? You have only 21 days to lodge an unfair dismissal claim with the Fair Work Commission.
Rules last checked: October 2026. National Employment Standards, Fair Work Act 2009 ss.117 and 119. Casual, fixed-term and some other employees may not be covered. General information, not legal advice. 🔒 Everything stays on your device.
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Questions people ask
How much redundancy pay do I get in Australia?+
Under the National Employment Standards: 4 weeks' pay for 1–2 years of service, rising to 16 weeks for 9–10 years, then 12 weeks for 10 years or more. It's paid at your base rate for ordinary hours.
How much notice do I get?+
1 week for up to 1 year of service, 2 weeks for 1–3 years, 3 weeks for 3–5 years and 4 weeks for over 5 years. Add 1 week if you're over 45 and have worked there at least 2 years. Your employer can pay you instead of giving notice.
Do small businesses pay redundancy?+
No. Employers with fewer than 15 employees don't have to pay NES redundancy pay, but notice still applies.
Is redundancy pay taxed?+
A genuine redundancy payment is tax-free up to a limit (a base amount plus an amount for each completed year of service) that the ATO sets each financial year. Notice pay and leave are taxed.