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Directors' Redundancy Claims

A guide for directors on how to claim redundancy when their company enters insolvency.

DirectorsLast reviewed: 2026-02-15

Redundancy Claims for Directors

If you are a director of a limited company that is entering liquidation or administration, you may be entitled to claim redundancy pay and other statutory entitlements.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, you must:

  1. Be an employee of the company (usually evidenced by a contract of employment).
  2. Have worked for the company for at least two years.
  3. The company must be insolvent.

What You Can Claim

  • Redundancy Pay: Based on age and length of service.
  • Arrears of Wages: Up to 8 weeks of unpaid pay.
  • Holiday Pay: Up to 6 weeks of accrued holiday.
  • Notice Pay: Statutory notice period pay.

Next Steps

Contact a licensed insolvency practitioner to discuss your options and start the claims process via the Redundancy Payments Service (RPS).