Understanding Employment Calculators: UK, Norway, Germany and Beyond

Employment law can be complex, and many workers are unaware of their statutory entitlements. Whether you are facing redundancy in the UK, planning parental leave in Germany, or calculating your holiday pay in Norway, having accurate calculations is crucial.

CalcEvery's employment calculators use the exact formulas defined by government agencies, updated for 2026. While they do not replace professional legal advice, they give you a clear picture of what you are entitled to before negotiating with your employer.

Browse all our UK, Norway, Germany, and Australia employment calculators to get started.

Here is a side-by-side comparison of statutory employment entitlements across major countries:

UK statutory redundancy pay is calculated based on three factors: your age, years of continuous service, and weekly pay (capped at £700 for 2025–26). The formula uses age-based multipliers:

• Under 22: 0.5 week's pay per year of service
• Ages 22–40: 1 week's pay per year of service
• Ages 41 and over: 1.5 weeks' pay per year of service

Maximum service counted is 20 years. Many employers offer enhanced redundancy packages above the statutory minimum.

Here is an example for an employee aged 45 with 10 years of service earning £600/week:

Use our UK Redundancy Pay Calculator to see your statutory minimum, then compare it with any offer from your employer.

Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) in the UK is paid for up to 39 weeks:

• First 6 weeks: 90% of your average weekly earnings (no cap)
• Remaining 33 weeks: The lower of £184.03/week or 90% of average weekly earnings

To qualify, you must have worked for the same employer for at least 26 weeks by the 15th week before your due date, and earn at least £123/week on average.

Use our UK Maternity Pay Calculator to get a detailed week-by-week breakdown of your SMP entitlement.

In Norway, every employee is entitled to feriepenger (holiday pay), calculated as 10.2% of the previous year's gross earnings (12% for workers aged 60 and above). This amount replaces your regular salary during the 25 working days of vacation.

Feriepenger is typically paid out in June alongside your regular salary. Understanding the calculation helps you budget for the year and verify that your employer is paying the correct amount.

For employees who also need to understand their unemployment benefit eligibility, check our Norway Dagpenger Calculator.

Our Norway Feriepenger Calculator breaks down the math clearly with a detailed payout summary.

German severance pay (Abfindung) is not a legal right in most cases, but a common practice during dismissals and settlement agreements. The standard formula is 0.5 months' gross salary per year of employment.

For example, an employee earning €4,000 monthly with 10 years of service:

In practice, the amount is negotiable and depends on the strength of the employer's case for dismissal. Courts may award higher amounts for older employees or those with long tenure.

For parents, also check our Germany Elterngeld Calculator for parental allowance estimates.

Our Germany Abfindung Calculator provides the standard baseline for negotiations.

Australia's redundancy pay is governed by the Fair Work Act and scales based on years of continuous service:

After 10 years, the entitlement decreases to 12 weeks. This reflects the policy assumption that long-term employees have greater accumulated benefits. Small businesses with fewer than 15 employees may be exempt.

Australian students should also check our Australia HECS-HELP Repayment Calculator for student loan repayment estimates.

Our Australia Redundancy Pay Calculator uses the exact Fair Work Act schedule.

The Nordic countries have unique employment benefit systems worth understanding:

• Denmark Feriepenge: Danish holiday pay is calculated at 12.5% of gross earnings, with AM-bidrag (labor market contribution) deducted first. Our calculator provides a detailed breakdown.
• Sweden ROT/RUT: Sweden offers generous tax deductions for home renovation (ROT, 30%) and household services (RUT, 50%) on labor costs. This is not direct employment pay but a valuable benefit for homeowners and service users.
• Switzerland Quellensteuer: Foreign workers on B/L permits pay withholding tax (Quellensteuer) that varies by canton, marital status, and children.

Online calculators provide estimates based on statutory minimums and standard formulas. They are an excellent starting point for understanding your entitlements. However, individual circumstances can vary significantly.

If you have a complex employment situation (e.g., multiple employers, cross-border employment, or a dispute about your entitlements), it is advisable to consult a qualified employment lawyer or financial advisor. Our tools help you go into those conversations well-informed.

Explore all our employment and benefits calculators: UK Redundancy, UK Maternity, Norway Feriepenger, Norway Dagpenger, Germany Abfindung, Germany Elterngeld, Australia Redundancy, and Australia HECS-HELP.