ACCA LW · Chapter 6 · Question 11 of 11
Under the Employment Rights Act 1996, what is the minimum period of notice that an employee who has been continuously employed for one month or more must give to terminate the contract?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) One week
Explanation
The statutory minimum notice to be given by an employee with at least one month's continuous employment is one week, regardless of length of service. The employer's statutory minimum notice increases with service: one week for under two years, then one week per complete year up to a maximum of twelve weeks. A contract may provide for longer notice than the statutory minimum.
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