The minimum statutory notice depends on your length of service:

Less than 2 years: 1 week’s notice

2 to 12 years: 1 week per year of service

12 years or more: 12 weeks’ notice
Employers may include contractual notice periods that are longer than the statutory minimum.

Yes. Even if you don’t have a written contract, you still have statutory employment rights once you start work. These include rights relating to pay, holiday entitlement, rest breaks and protection from discrimination and unfair dismissal (subject to length of service).

You are entitled to a written statement of terms under the Employment Rights Act.

Your employment status affects your legal rights:

• Employees have the most protection, including unfair dismissal and redundancy rights.
• Workers have more limited rights, such as holiday pay and minimum wage.
• Self-employed contractors generally have fewer employment protections.

If your status is unclear or disputed, legal advice can help clarify your position.

If you’re made redundant, you may be entitled to:

• Statutory or contractual redundancy pay
• Notice or pay in lieu of notice
• Accrued but untaken holiday pay
• A fair consultation process

Redundancy must be genuine and handled fairly.