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ACCA · Question 32 · Employment law
Section A
What is the statutory minimum notice period an employer must give to an employee who has been continuously employed for 5 years?
Section A
What is the statutory minimum notice period an employer must give to an employee who has been continuously employed for 5 years?
Answer options:
A.
1 week
B.
4 weeks
C.
5 weeks
D.
1 month
How to approach this question
Apply the statutory formula for notice periods based on years of service.
Full Answer
C.5 weeks✓ Correct
Under the Employment Rights Act 1996, an employee with between 2 and 12 years of continuous service is entitled to one week's notice for each full year of continuous employment. Therefore, 5 years of service equals 5 weeks' notice.
Common mistakes
Assuming a standard one-month notice period applies regardless of service length.
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