Use this free notice period calculator to estimate a basic UK statutory notice period based on length of service.
This calculator is for general information only. It does not provide legal or employment advice. Always check your employment contract, as your contract may require a longer notice period.
Notice Period Calculator
Estimate a basic UK statutory notice period based on length of service.
This calculator gives a basic estimate only. It does not check your employment contract, probation period, fixed-term agreement, dismissal reason, redundancy process, settlement agreement, garden leave, payment in lieu of notice, or any special circumstances. Your contract may require a longer notice period than the statutory minimum. This tool is for general information only and does not provide legal or employment advice.
How this calculator works
This calculator estimates a basic statutory notice period using the length of service you enter.
If an employee is resigning, the statutory minimum is normally at least 1 week if they have worked in the job for more than 1 month.
If an employer is giving notice, the statutory minimum is normally at least 1 week if employed for 1 month to 2 years, 1 week for each full year worked from 2 to 12 years, and 12 weeks if employed for 12 years or more.
The results are estimates only. Always check your employment contract, because your contract may require a longer notice period than the statutory minimum.
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