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Redundancy Payout Calculator (AU Fair Work)

By The MSP Playbook
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Calculate your legal entitlements under the Fair Work Act 2009 — redundancy pay, notice period, and accrued leave. Based on the National Employment Standards (NES).

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Check your payslip for accrued annual leave balance

Redundancy pay is reduced for small businesses

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Victoria: pro-rata entitlement after 7 years of service

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Frequently Asked Questions

What payments are included in an Australian redundancy package?
A genuine redundancy package includes statutory redundancy severance, payment in lieu of notice (if not worked), accrued untaken annual leave with leave loading, and pro-rata long service leave.
Are small businesses exempt from paying statutory redundancy?
Under the Fair Work Act, businesses employing fewer than 15 staff at the time of redundancy are generally exempt from statutory redundancy severance payments.
How is redundancy severance taxed in Australia?
Genuine redundancy payments receive concessional tax treatment up to an indexed tax-free base limit plus an additional tax-free amount per completed year of service.
What constitutes a genuine redundancy under Australian employment law?
The employer must no longer require the job to be performed by anyone due to operational changes, and must have complied with any consultation obligations in an award or agreement.
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