Department of Labour Relations
The period of notice to be given by an employer and an employee in the event of termination of employment is the same and is defined, as follows:

  • i. for service in the industry over 1 month up to 1 year, 8 days’ notice
  • ii. for service in the industry over 1 year up to 2 years, 14 days’ notice
  • iii. for service in the industry over 2 years, 28 days’ notice.
  • iv. for service in a seasonal hotel, 8 days’ notice
For employees of a coastal city, town or village hotel whose services are terminated:

  • (a) between 1 and 31 August shall be entitled to increased notice or compensation of 50%
  • (b) between 1 September and 15 February shall be entitled to a 50% increase in notice or compensation in addition to a weekly wage (including units) provided that he has at least 6 months' service with the employer concerned.
It should be noted that in cases where the provisions of the Termination of Employment Law are more favourable than the provisions of this Law (regarding the notice period), then the provisions of the Termination of Employment Law will apply.

Specifically:

  • i. for service (at the same employer) 3 to 4 years, 5 weeks’ notice
  • ii. for service (at the same employer) 4 to 5 years, 6 weeks’ notice
  • iii. for service (at the same employer) 5 to 6 years, 7 weeks’ notice
  • iv. for service (at the same employer) 6 to 7 years, 8 weeks’ notice