UK Notice Period Calculator
Calculate your statutory notice period based on your years of service. Compare with your contractual notice to see which applies.
Understanding UK Statutory Notice Periods
The statutory minimum notice period is 1 week after 1 month of employment. After 2 years of service, it extends to 1 week per year, capped at 12 weeks. Employees can give 1 week notice unless the contract specifies longer.
Contractual Notice and Special Arrangements
Many contracts include longer notice periods than the statutory minimum. Pay in Lieu of Notice (PILON) and garden leave are mechanisms that allow flexibility while protecting business interests.
Calculating Your Notice Period
To calculate your notice period: less than 1 month = no notice required; 1 month to 2 years = 1 week; beyond 2 years = 1 week per year, capped at 12 weeks. Always check your contract for potentially longer periods.
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What is the UK statutory notice period?
The statutory minimum is 1 week after completing at least 1 month of continuous employment. After 2 years, it increases to 1 week per year of service, up to a maximum of 12 weeks.
How long notice must an employer give?
Employers must give at least 1 week after 1 month of service. After 2 years, the notice period increases to 1 week per year of service, capped at 12 weeks.
Can my contract have a longer notice period?
Yes, employment contracts can specify longer notice periods than the statutory minimum. Both parties must honour the contractual terms.
What is Pay in Lieu of Notice (PILON)?
PILON allows an employer to end employment immediately by paying your salary for the notice period instead of requiring you to work it.
What is garden leave?
Garden leave is when an employer asks you not to work during your notice period while still paying you, often to prevent sharing sensitive information with competitors.