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Updated 2026-04
Notice Period Calculator
Find out the statutory minimum notice period you are entitled to under the Employment Rights Act 1996, and compare it against any contractual notice period.
Important: This tool provides general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Limitation periods and legal deadlines are strictly enforced — missing them can permanently bar your claim. Always verify key dates with a qualified solicitor before relying on this output. Laws and court fee scales change; confirm current figures on the relevant official government website.
When to use this tool
Use if you have been dismissed or are resigning and want to know the minimum notice period that applies. Your contract may give a longer notice period — if so, that applies instead. Use this to check whether you received adequate notice or whether pay in lieu of notice was correctly calculated.
Notice Period Calculator
Enter decimal years if needed: e.g. 1.5 for 18 months, 0.5 for 6 months.
Enter the notice period stated in your employment contract, if any. We will compare it to the statutory minimum.