Subjects - Employment - Redundancy
Provided an employee has a minimum 2 years service, if their employment is terminated because they are no longer required, e.g., there is not enough work to keep them occupied or whatever, then that constitutes redundancy in law and the employee is entitled to redundancy payment.
In certain circumstances, a redundancy can also constitute unfair dismissal for which additional compensation will be payable. This will be the case, for example, where the employee made redundant has been unfairly selected for redundancy or where the reason for their selection is an impermissible reason (e.g. race, sex, pregnancy etc)
If there is any need to enforce any entitlement then a claim can be made to the Employment Tribunal.
You can read all about tribunals elsewhere on this website.