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redundancy pay

American  

noun

British.
  1. severance pay.


Etymology

Origin of redundancy pay

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

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When I lost my job, I didn't even qualify for any redundancy pay.

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Workers who lost their jobs at a food and drinks factory claim they are being "ignored" by their former employers who owe them thousands in redundancy pay.

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"Those ex-employees entitled to redundancy pay and/or pay in lieu of notice will have such claims dealt with by the Redundancy Payments Service."

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It is also against the law in Ghana to not offer redundancy pay, which the anonymous staff members said they have not received, but will get their normal salary.

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Ms Kitson said The Nottingham would "be focused on doing the right thing by colleagues over the coming weeks" by running a redeployment programme and offering "enhanced redundancy pay" to those leaving the business.

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