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Leaving work - Got the push?

Thinking of moving on and getting a new job?

If you are then you will need to give notice to your employer. If you just up and leave without giving notice your employer could go to court and claim compensation for any losses they may make due to you leaving.

How much notice do I have to give?

Under the law you only have to give a weeks unless your contract says something different and if it does then this is what applies. So if your contract says a month then this is how much notice you should give.

How much notice does my boss have to give me?

It depends on how long you have worked for the company and what your contract says, the minimum notice you are entitled to by law is:

• one week if you have worked for your employer for one month but less than two years; or


• two weeks if you have worked for your employer for two whole years; and


• one additional week for each further whole year's employment at the date the notice period expires, up to a maximum of twelve weeks' notice in total.

Disclaimer,   Target Audience,   Jurisdiction    Last updated & checked: 24/03/2006