Redundancy Pay After 3 Years
Find out exactly how much redundancy pay you're entitled to after 3 years of continuous service under the National Employment Standards.
Last verified: 2 August 2026Quick Answer
After 3 years of continuous service, you are entitled to 7 weeks’ redundancy pay under the NES (Fair Work Act 2009, s119). This is based on your ordinary base rate of pay, excluding overtime and bonuses.
Full NES Redundancy Pay Scale
| Years of Service | Redundancy Pay |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | Nil |
| 1–2 years | 4 weeks |
| 2–3 years | 6 weeks |
| 3–4 years ← You | 7 weeks |
| 4–5 years | 8 weeks |
| 5–6 years | 10 weeks |
| 6–7 years | 11 weeks |
| 7–8 years | 13 weeks |
| 8–9 years | 14 weeks |
| 9–10 years | 16 weeks |
| 10+ years | 12 weeks |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much redundancy pay after 3 years?
Under the National Employment Standards (NES), an employee with 3 years of continuous service is entitled to 7 weeks' redundancy pay based on their base rate of pay.
Does redundancy pay include overtime or bonuses?
No. Redundancy pay is calculated on your base rate of pay, which excludes overtime, incentive payments, bonuses, and allowances.
Are small businesses exempt from redundancy pay?
Yes. Businesses with fewer than 15 employees at the time of dismissal are exempt from the NES redundancy pay obligations.
Can my employer reduce my redundancy pay?
An employer can apply to the Fair Work Commission to reduce the amount of redundancy pay if they find the employee other acceptable employment or cannot afford the full amount.
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