Question 1

How much notice does an employer have to give in Australia?

Accepted Answer

Under the NES, the minimum notice depends on years of service: less than 1 year requires 1 week, 1-3 years requires 2 weeks, 3-5 years requires 3 weeks, and 5+ years requires 4 weeks. Employees aged 45 or over with at least 2 years of service get an additional week.

Question 2

Can an employer pay out the notice period?

Accepted Answer

Yes. An employer can choose to pay the employee their base rate of pay for the notice period instead of requiring them to work. This is called payment in lieu of notice (PILON).