There are Minimum Notice Periods
A minimum notice period is the length of time your employer must give you before your employment ends, or that you give an employer before you leave their service. Both of these should be detailed in your contract.
There are statutory minimum notice periods:
The minimum statutory notice periods apply even if your employment contract states a shorter length of time. If your contract gives a higher notice period, you have the right to receive the longer notice period.
There are statutory minimum notice periods:
- One weeks’ notice must be given if you have worked between one month and two years.
- You are entitled to one week for every year worked, up to a maximum of 12 weeks if you have worked between two and 12 years.
The minimum statutory notice periods apply even if your employment contract states a shorter length of time. If your contract gives a higher notice period, you have the right to receive the longer notice period.
This information has been developed by the Local Employability Partnership.