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:
- Be an employee of the company (usually evidenced by a contract of employment).
- Have worked for the company for at least two years.
- 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).