Notice is tiered by how long the person has worked for you: one week in the first six months, two weeks from six months to a year, and four weeks after a year. It applies both ways, to you and to the worker, and it has to be in writing.
The scale
| Length of service | Notice either side must give |
|---|---|
| Under 6 months | 1 week |
| 6 months to 1 year | 2 weeks |
| More than 1 year | 4 weeks |
It works both ways
The same notice applies whether you are ending the job or the worker is resigning. Neither side can end it on the spot without a fair reason.
Notice pay instead of working it
You can choose to pay the worker for the notice period instead of having them work it. That pay goes onto the final payslip.
How AskMandla helps
The notice period is written into the contract from the start, so both sides know it. When the job ends, we apply the right notice, add any notice pay to the final payslip, and put the termination letter in place.