Notice Period Calculator
Calculate the minimum statutory notice period required by law based on your country, employment type, and years of service.
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How to use this calculator
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Select your country and employment type (permanent, probation, or fixed-term).
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Enter your total years of continuous service with your current employer.
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Australian employees aged 45 or over with 2+ years of service receive an additional 1-week bonus — enter your age accurately.
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The result shows your statutory minimum; your employment contract may require a longer notice period.
Frequently asked questions
Can my employer require a longer notice period than the statutory minimum?
Yes. The statutory minimum is a floor, not a ceiling. Your employment contract can specify a longer notice period (e.g. 3 months for senior roles), and both parties must honour that contractual period.
What happens if I leave without serving the full notice period?
Your employer may withhold pay in lieu of the unserved notice, pursue a civil claim for breach of contract, or provide a less favourable reference. In some countries, it can also affect your eligibility for certain benefits.
Is the notice period the same for resignations and dismissals?
Statutory minimums often apply to both, but dismissal notice (employer-to-employee) and resignation notice (employee-to-employer) can differ. In the UK, the statutory minimum applies to employer dismissals; for resignations, the contract usually governs.
Notice Period Calculator — Know Your Statutory Minimum
What Is a Statutory Notice Period?
A statutory notice period is the legally mandated minimum time either an employer or employee must give before ending an employment contract. These minimums exist to protect workers from sudden income loss and give employers time to find a replacement. They vary significantly by country: the US has no federal minimum (at-will employment), the UK scales notice with service length, India defaults to one month, Canada uses a week-per-year federal formula, and Australia bases notice on service brackets with an age bonus for older workers.
How Notice Periods Differ Around the World
In the United Kingdom, the Employment Rights Act 1996 entitles employees to one week of notice after one month of service, rising by one week per year of service up to a maximum of 12 weeks. Australia's Fair Work Act 2009 sets four bands (1-4 weeks) based on tenure, plus an extra week for employees aged 45 or over with at least two years of service. Canadian federal law grants one week per year of service (capped at eight weeks), though most provinces have their own -- sometimes higher -- standards. Indian employment is governed by Standing Orders and individual contracts rather than a single national statute, making one month the common industry baseline.
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