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Termination calculator
What is the notice period?

Calculate the correct notice period based on employment duration and age. Based on the Working Environment Act § 15-3.

Used to calculate extended notice periods for employees over 50.

Date the notice is given. The notice period runs from the 1st of the following month.

Notice periods (WEA § 15-3)
  • Under 5 years employed: 1 month
  • 5+ years employed: 2 months
  • 10+ years employed: 3 months
  • 10+ years and age 50+: 4 months
  • 10+ years and age 55+: 5 months
  • 10+ years and age 60+: 6 months
  • Probation period: 14 days

The notice period always runs from the 1st of the month after the notice was given. During probation, it runs date-to-date.

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