Pay redundancy under NES (s 119 FW Act)

Redundancy pay scale 0-16 weeks based on continuous service (small business exempt).

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Who must comply

National-system employers (excl. small business for NES) + per award.

What triggers it

Genuine redundancy termination.

When due

At termination payment.

Evidence required

Service records; redundancy calculation; pay record.

Max penalty

Civil penalties for underpayment; underpayment recovery

Summary

NES s 119 sets minimum redundancy pay scale (0 weeks <1yr service through to 16 weeks at 10+ years). Small business employers (<15 employees) exempt. Award + agreement provisions may be more generous.

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Source: https://fairwork.gov.au/ending-employment/redundancy. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.