Termination & Notice Periods: SCHADS Award
When employment ends, both employers and employees must adhere to specific notice periods outlined in the National Employment Standards and the SCHADS Award.
Quick Facts
- Not more than 1 year
- 1 week notice
- 1 to 3 years
- 2 weeks notice
- 3 to 5 years
- 3 weeks notice
- More than 5 years
- 4 weeks notice
Tools & Resources
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SCHADS AI Assistant
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Timesheet Validator
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Notice Period for Employees over 45
If an employee is **over 45 years old** and has completed at least 2 years of continuous service, they are entitled to an **additional 1 week of notice** from the employer.
Withholding Pay on Resignation
If an employee fails to give the required notice when resigning, the SCHADS Award allows employers to withhold monies from their final pay. The amount withheld cannot exceed the amount the employee would have been paid for the notice period (minus annual leave entitlements).
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can notice be paid out in lieu?
- Yes. An employer can choose to pay out the notice period instead of having the employee work it.
- What is the notice period for casuals?
- Casual employees usually do not have a required notice period and can end employment (or have it ended) immediately, though a courtesy notice is standard practice.
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