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If my employer terminates my contract, how much notice do they have to give me?
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The amount of notice your employer has to give you will depend on the length of time you have worked for them.
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You are entitled to the following period of paid notice from your employer depending on your length of service.
- 4 weeks to 2 years' service -1 weeks' notice
- 2-3 years' service -2 weeks' notice
- 3-4 years' service -3 weeks' notice
- 4-5 years' service -4 weeks' notice
- 5-6 years' service -5 weeks' notice
- 6-7 years' service -6 weeks' notice
- 7-8 years' service -7 weeks' notice
- 8-9 years' service -8 weeks' notice
- 9-10 years' service -9 weeks' notice
- 10-11 years' service -10 weeks' notice
- 11-12 years' service -11 weeks' notice
- Over 12 years' service -12 weeks' notice
You are entitled to full pay for the statutory notice period, even if you are off sick or on maternity leave. These are the minimum periods. Your contract may give you the right to longer notice.
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