Notice Period Pay Calculator
Estimate the minimum notice period and pay in lieu of notice an Australian employee is entitled to under the National Employment Standards.
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Calculation breakdown
- Notice weeks
- Notice weeks come from the NES service-based scale, plus one extra week if aged over 45 with 2+ years' service
- Pay in lieu
- Pay in lieu = notice weeks × ordinary weekly pay
Worked example
An employee aged 47 with 3 completed years of service is entitled to 4 weeks' notice (3 base plus 1 for age), worth $6,000 in lieu at $1,500 a week.
Assumptions
- Uses National Employment Standards minimum notice periods.
- Does not apply to casual employees or those dismissed for serious misconduct.
- Enterprise agreements or contracts may provide longer notice periods.
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How this calculator works
Enter your completed years of service and age to see the minimum notice period an employer must give under the National Employment Standards, plus an estimate of pay in lieu of notice based on your weekly pay. Notice periods increase with both age and length of service.
Frequently asked questions
Does notice increase with age?
Yes, employees over 45 with at least two years of service are entitled to one extra week of notice under the NES.
Can an employer pay out notice instead of having me work it?
Yes, an employer can provide pay in lieu of notice instead of requiring the employee to work the notice period.
Does this apply to casual employees?
No, minimum notice period entitlements generally do not apply to casual employees.
Actual entitlements can depend on your award, enterprise agreement, contract, employment status and individual circumstances.