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ACCA · Question 31 · Syllabus C: Employment law
Under the Employment Rights Act 1996, what is the statutory minimum notice period for an employee who has been continuously employed for 5 years?
Under the Employment Rights Act 1996, what is the statutory minimum notice period for an employee who has been continuously employed for 5 years?
Answer options:
A.
1 week
B.
4 weeks
C.
5 weeks
D.
12 weeks
How to approach this question
Apply the statutory formula for calculating minimum notice periods.
Full Answer
C.5 weeks✓ Correct
Under s.86 of the Employment Rights Act 1996, an employee with between two and twelve years of continuous service is entitled to one week's notice for each complete year of service. Therefore, 5 years of service equals 5 weeks' notice.
Common mistakes
Assuming a flat rate of notice (e.g., 4 weeks) applies to everyone regardless of tenure.
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