Redundancy Calculator Template
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Version 1 • Last updated 7/30/2026
Redundancy Calculator Template
Business Details Business Name: [BUSINESS NAME] ABN: [ABN NUMBER] Date of Calculation: [DD/MM/YYYY]
Employee Details Employee Name: [EMPLOYEE NAME] Job Title: [JOB TITLE] Date of Commencement: [DD/MM/YYYY] Date of Termination: [DD/MM/YYYY] Award/Agreement: [AWARD NAME or NONE]
Step 1: Check Small Business Exemption Total number of employees in the business (including casuals): [NUMBER] Is the business a Small Business (<15 employees)? [YES/NO] Note: If YES, NES Redundancy Pay may be $0 unless an Award applies.
Step 2: Calculate Continuous Service Years of continuous service: [YEARS] Note: Only count full years of service for the NES base calculation. Pro-rata may apply for Awards.
Step 3: Determine Base Rate of Pay Ordinary Weekly Hours: [HOURS] Hourly Rate: $[RATE] Weekly Base Pay: [TOTAL WEEKLY PAY] Include shift loadings and allowances. Exclude overtime.
Step 4: Calculate NES Redundancy Pay
| Years of Service | Entitlement (Weeks) | Calculation | Amount ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year but less than 2 years | 4 weeks | [WEEKLY PAY] x 4 | $[AMOUNT] |
| 2 years but less than 3 years | 6 weeks | [WEEKLY PAY] x 6 | $[AMOUNT] |
| 3 years but less than 4 years | 7 weeks | [WEEKLY PAY] x 7 | $[AMOUNT] |
| 4 years but less than 5 years | 8 weeks | [WEEKLY PAY] x 8 | $[AMOUNT] |
| 5 years but less than 6 years | 10 weeks | [WEEKLY PAY] x 10 | $[AMOUNT] |
| 6 years but less than 7 years | 11 weeks | [WEEKLY PAY] x 11 | $[AMOUNT] |
| 7 years but less than 8 years | 13 weeks | [WEEKLY PAY] x 13 | $[AMOUNT] |
| 8 years but less than 9 years | 14 weeks | [WEEKLY PAY] x 14 | $[AMOUNT] |
| 9 years but less than 10 years | 16 weeks | [WEEKLY PAY] x 16 | $[AMOUNT] |
| 10 years or more | 12 weeks | [WEEKLY PAY] x 12 | $[AMOUNT] |
Total NES Redundancy Pay: $[TOTAL REDUNDANCY]
Step 5: Payment in Lieu of Notice Years of Service: [YEARS] Required Notice Period (Weeks): [WEEKS] Employee working notice period? [YES/NO] If NO, Payment in Lieu of Notice: $[NOTICE AMOUNT]
Step 6: Leave Payouts Accrued Annual Leave: $[AMOUNT] Annual Leave Loading: $[AMOUNT] Accrued Long Service Leave: $[AMOUNT]
Step 7: Other Entitlements Outstanding Wages/RDOs: $[AMOUNT] Bonus/Commission (Pro-rata if applicable): $[AMOUNT] Superannuation on Redundancy/Leave: [CHECK ATO RULES - USUALLY NOT ON REDUNDANCY BUT YES ON LEAVE]
Step 8: Total Payable
- NES Redundancy Pay: $[TOTAL REDUNDANCY]
- Payment in Lieu of Notice: $[NOTICE AMOUNT]
- Annual Leave & Loading: $[LEAVE TOTAL]
- Long Service Leave: $[LSL TOTAL]
- Other Payments: $[OTHER TOTAL]
GROSS TOTAL PAYABLE: $[GROSS TOTAL]
Tax Estimation (See ATO guidelines) Tax Free Component (Redundancy): $[AMOUNT] Taxable Component: $[AMOUNT] Estimated Tax Withheld: $[TAX]
NET TOTAL PAYABLE: $[NET TOTAL]
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Redundancy Calculator
A tool to calculate the correct redundancy pay entitlements for employees under the National Employment Standards and relevant awards.