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In brief: Redundancy pay claims reached 639 in Q3 2025/26 (October to December 2025, provisional), up 65% year-on-year. Of disposed claims (Q2 data, most recent available), 71% of cases that reached a hearing succeeded, 15% resulted in default judgment (highest of any claim type), and 17% settled through ACAS. The average case takes 30 weeks to clear.
Last updated: March 2026
If your employer has made you redundant and you believe you have not received the redundancy pay you are owed, the data continues to suggest you have better prospects than most. Redundancy pay claims have among the highest hearing success rates, the highest default judgment rate, and resolve at about the average pace.
The figures in this article come from the Ministry of Justice's Employment Tribunal Statistics (Reform system data), covering Q2 2024/25 through Q3 2025/26. The right to statutory redundancy pay is set out in Part XI of the Employment Rights Act 1996 and applies to employees with two or more years of continuous service.
How many people are in your position?
In Q3 2025/26 (provisional), 639 redundancy pay complaints were filed.
| Quarter | Redundancy pay complaints | Share of all claims |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 2024/25 (Jul–Sep 2024) | 368 | 6% |
| Q3 2024/25 (Oct–Dec 2024) | 388 | 6% |
| Q4 2024/25 (Jan–Mar 2025) | 490 | 7% |
| Q1 2025/26 (Apr–Jun 2025) | 586 | 7% |
| Q2 2025/26 (Jul–Sep 2025) | 620 | 7% |
| Q3 2025/26 (Oct–Dec 2025, p) | 639 | 6% |
That is a 65% increase compared to Q3 2024/25, when 388 complaints were filed. Growth has been consistent across all six quarters, reflecting both increased economic restructuring and, in some cases, employer insolvency.
Redundancy pay claims are often filed alongside unfair dismissal and breach of contract. Some are brought against the Secretary of State rather than the employer, where the employer has become insolvent and the claim is for payment from the National Insurance Fund.
How will your case most likely end?
Q3 2025/26 disposal breakdowns are not yet published for redundancy pay specifically. The most recent complete data is Q2 2025/26, when the tribunal disposed of 242 redundancy pay complaints:
| Outcome | Percentage | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| ACAS conciliated settlement | 17% | Settled through ACAS before hearing |
| Withdrawn or dismissed | 41% | Claim withdrawn or dismissed by tribunal |
| Default judgment | 15% | Employer failed to respond, claimant won by default |
| Successful at hearing | 10% | Full hearing, claimant won |
| Struck out | 8% | Tribunal removed the claim |
| Unsuccessful at hearing | 4% | Full hearing, employer won |
| Other | 5% | Various procedural outcomes |
The correct hearing success rate is: successful divided by (successful + unsuccessful) = 10% ÷ (10% + 4%) = 71% of cases that reached a hearing. Combined with the 15% default judgment rate — the highest of any claim type — around one in four redundancy pay claims results in an outright claimant win.
The low 17% ACAS settlement rate is not a sign of weak claims. It largely reflects that many are against insolvent or non-trading employers who cannot negotiate. Where the employer is still operating, settlement rates are likely closer to the average.
The 8% struck-out rate is the highest of any major claim type. This often occurs where the claim was premature, where the wrong respondent was named, or where the Redundancy Payments Service route was more appropriate.
How long will it take?
The clearance data uses the broader "Insolvency/Redundancy" category:
| Percentile | Insolvency/Redundancy (Q3 2025/26) | All claims |
|---|---|---|
| 25th (fastest quarter) | 16 weeks | 16 weeks |
| Median (middle case) | 24 weeks | 28 weeks |
| 75th (slower cases) | 42 weeks | 44 weeks |
| Mean (average) | 30 weeks | 31 weeks |
The average case takes 30 weeks, slightly below the all-claims average of 31 weeks. The median is 24 weeks — four weeks faster than the all-claims median, reflecting that many redundancy pay cases resolve quickly through default judgment or early settlement.
What this means for you
Your chances at a hearing are among the best. 71% of redundancy pay cases that reached a hearing succeeded in Q2 2025/26. The legal test is relatively factual: were you made redundant? Do you have qualifying service? Was the pay calculated correctly?
If your employer has gone bust, the process is different. When your employer is insolvent, the Redundancy Payments Service can pay your statutory redundancy from the National Insurance Fund. You may not need to go through the full tribunal process.
Many employers do not respond. The 15% default judgment rate is the highest of any claim type, often because the employer has ceased trading or become insolvent. If your employer does not file a response within 28 days, the tribunal may enter judgment in your favour.
The 8% struck-out rate matters. Getting the respondent named correctly and understanding whether the Redundancy Payments Service route applies matters more in redundancy pay claims than in most other types.
Time limits are different. You must claim redundancy pay within six months of the relevant date (usually termination) — longer than the three-month limit for most other tribunal claims. If your employer is insolvent, there may be separate deadlines for claiming from the National Insurance Fund.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many redundancy pay claims are filed each quarter?
In Q3 2025/26, 639 redundancy pay complaints were filed (provisional), a 65% increase year-on-year.
What percentage of redundancy pay claims succeed?
In Q2 2025/26 (most recent full breakdown), 71% of cases that reached a hearing succeeded. A further 15% resulted in default judgment. 17% settle through ACAS.
How long does a redundancy pay claim take?
The mean is 30 weeks (Q3 2025/26, provisional). The fastest 25% clear within 16 weeks; 25% take 42 weeks or more.
How much statutory redundancy pay am I entitled to?
Calculated based on age, length of service, and weekly pay (capped at £719 per week from April 2025). Half a week's pay per year under age 22; one week per year aged 22–40; one and a half weeks per year aged 41+. Maximum 20 years' service.
What if my employer has gone into administration or liquidation?
You can claim statutory redundancy pay from the National Insurance Fund through the Redundancy Payments Service. A tribunal claim may still be needed to establish your entitlement.
Sources
- "Employment Tribunal Statistics, Tables ET_1_R, ET_2_R, T_3", Ministry of Justice / HM Courts & Tribunals Service, Q3 2025/26 — GOV.UK Tribunals Statistics
- Employment Rights Act 1996, Part XI — Employment Rights Act 1996, Part XI
- "Redundancy: your rights", GOV.UK — GOV.UK: Redundancy — Your Rights
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