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.
Enforced by
Source legislation
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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.