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    PracticeACCAACCA LW — Corporate and Business Law Practice Exam 3Question 31
    Easy1 markMultiple Choice
    Syllabus C: Employment lawSection ACorporate and Business Law

    ACCA · Question 31 · Syllabus C: Employment law

    Under the Employment Rights Act 1996, what is the statutory minimum notice period for an employee who has been continuously employed for 5 years?

    Answer options:

    A.

    1 week

    B.

    4 weeks

    C.

    5 weeks

    D.

    12 weeks

    How to approach this question

    Apply the statutory formula for calculating minimum notice periods.

    Full Answer

    C.5 weeks✓ Correct
    Under s.86 of the Employment Rights Act 1996, an employee with between two and twelve years of continuous service is entitled to one week's notice for each complete year of service. Therefore, 5 years of service equals 5 weeks' notice.

    Common mistakes

    Assuming a flat rate of notice (e.g., 4 weeks) applies to everyone regardless of tenure.
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