What notice am I entitled to if my employer terminates my employment?
It depends on how long you have been employed by the employer. The requirements are
- one week notice for employment of three months or more, but less than two years;
- two weeks notice for employment of two years or more, but less than four years;
- four weeks notice for employment of four years or more, but less than six years;
- five weeks notice for employment of six years or more, but less than eight years;
- six weeks notice for employment of eight years or more, but less than ten years;
- eight weeks notice for employment of ten years or more.
Your employer can provide you with pay for the same period instead of a notice period at work, or a mixture of pay and notice.
May 2000
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