Being “made redundant” means your employer is ending your job because the role itself is no longer needed, not because of something you personally did wrong.
Core idea
In employment law, redundancy is a type of dismissal that happens when the employer needs to reduce or change the workforce, for example because the business is cutting costs, reorganising, bringing in new technology, closing, or moving location. The key point is that the job is disappearing or changing so much that your position is not required anymore, rather than you being dismissed for misconduct or poor performance.
Typical consequences
If you are made redundant, you may have rights to things like redundancy pay (also called severance), a notice period, consultation about the decision, and sometimes the option to move into another suitable role in the organisation, depending on your country’s laws and your contract. In many systems, redundancy is classified as dismissal “through no fault of your own”, which can also affect what state benefits or support you can claim.
