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
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.
From BBC • Sep. 28, 2022
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
Aviva, Britain's largest insurer, is set for a collision with unions after cutting 2,000 jobs worldwide and halving redundancy pay as it forces through cost savings.
From The Guardian • Apr. 18, 2013
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
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