redundancy pay
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of redundancy pay
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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The lignite miners are demanding the payment of outstanding wages and redundancy pay from their employer, Doruk Mining.
From Barron's ● Apr. 21, 2026
When I lost my job, I didn't even qualify for any redundancy pay.
From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2024
When the end came, the business was so bereft of resources that she and other staff were told they would not receive redundancy pay beyond the statutory minimum.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2020
On top of that, sources close to the administrators said the government has agreed to pay staff £24m of redundancy pay.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 16, 2012
This is just as well as Beale can never ever be let go from EastEnders as his redundancy pay would be so majestic the licence fee would need raising to £321 per household.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 30, 2010
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