The €600 weekly cap is the detail that surprises higher earners estimating Ireland statutory redundancy. This worked example shows the arithmetic clearly. Example assumptions Reckonable service: 8 complete years. Actual weekly pay: €900. We will apply the standard statutory formula and the weekly cap. Calculation Statutory weeks = (2 × 8) + 1 = 17…
Redundancy pay and notice pay solve different problems. Confusing them leads to under-claiming — or to false claims that an employer short-paid a package. Redundancy pay A statutory (or enhanced) lump sum for loss of the job by reason of redundancy. In GB it is driven by age bands, service years, and capped weekly pay….
People say “stamp duty” for every UK home purchase. Legally, England & Northern Ireland use SDLT, Scotland uses LBTT, and Wales uses LTT. Using the wrong nation’s calculator is an easy way to mis-budget by thousands. Quick map England & Northern Ireland — Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), HMRC Scotland — Land and Buildings Transaction…
Ireland’s statutory redundancy formula multiplies reckonable years of service — not always a naive calendar span from start date to end date. Getting reckonable service wrong is the usual reason two calculators disagree. Why the law uses “reckonable” Employment histories include unpaid leave, lay-off, and other gaps. The statutory scheme defines what counts toward the…
Many first-time buyers in Ireland still need to budget for stamp duty. “First-time buyer” is not an automatic synonym for “zero duty” — reliefs depend on current law and the deed in front of you. Questions for your solicitor Which stamp duty rate bands apply to this residential purchase? Is any relief or exemption available…
Buying an additional dwelling in England or Northern Ireland can attract higher SDLT rates than a straightforward main-residence purchase. The surcharge is aimed at second homes and many buy-to-let purchases, but replacement-of-main-residence rules create important exceptions. When higher rates often apply If you already own a dwelling and buy another without replacing your main residence,…
“How much redundancy pay will I get?” is really four questions: am I eligible, which jurisdiction applies, what inputs are correct, and is anything enhanced beyond statute? Work them in order. Step 1 — Eligibility Usually two complete years’ continuous service and a redundancy dismissal. Settlement agreements and unfair dismissal claims sit beside, not inside,…
From 6 April 2026, the Great Britain statutory redundancy weekly pay cap is £751, with a maximum statutory payment of £22,530. Earlier dates in the previous limits window used £719 weekly and £21,570 maximum. Why the weekly cap bites Statutory redundancy multiplies weeks by capped weekly pay. If you earn above the cap, the surplus…
Online redundancy calculators are useful for planning, but they encode assumptions. Use this checklist before you resign yourself to a number — or before you accuse an employer of miscalculation. 1. Jurisdiction GB, Northern Ireland, and Ireland are not interchangeable. Confirm which law applies to the employment contract and workplace. 2. Cap and rate date…
Stamp duty on Irish residential property is charged on consideration using rate bands administered by Revenue. Consumers usually meet it at the worst possible time — days before completion — unless they modelled it when shortlisting homes. Residential classification Residential and non-residential property can face different treatments. Most apartment and house purchases for living or…