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Section : What amount of nofice must be given?
Domain : Human Resource Management
Classification : Not Identified
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An employer must not dismiss an employee unless they have either:
- given the minimum period of notice
- paid the employee instead of giving notice. This is paid at the employee's full pay rate as if they had worked the minimum notice period. Fair Work Infoline: 13 13 94 An employee's full pay rate includes the following:
- incentive-based payments and bonuses
- loadings
- monetary allowances
- overtime or penalty rates
- any other separately identifiable amounts. 1 year or less, Minimum notice period = 1 week. More than 1 year - 3 years, Minimum notice period = 2 weeks. More than 3 years - 5 years, Minimum notice period = 3 weeks. More than 5 years, Minimum notice period = 4 weeks Employees over 45 years old who have completed at least 2 years of service when they receive notice are given an additional week of notice.