Labour

Notice period calculator

How much notice you or your employer must give when employment ends, based on length of service under s 37 of the BCEA.

Your details

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Months of continuous service

Count from your start date to your last working day.

Type of employment

General employee Farm or domestic worker

Notice period in your contract (weeks) (optional)

Leave blank if you do not have a written contract or it does not say.

Fill in the form and press Calculate to see your estimate.

Results are estimates based on published rates and statutory minimums. They are not legal advice.

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