Question

Dear all,

How many days notice period is required for termination under probation if nothing is mentioned in the contract letter?

VJ

Reply 1

It should be for 1 day.

AN

Reply 2

If the contract is silent and the employee is covered under the Employment Act, the notice period is minimum 1 day.

AL

Reply 3

Follow the Employment Act or your company current practice.

BO

Reply 4

It should be 24 hours if not mistaken.

Emily

Reply 5

As per MOM guidelines, the following applies:

If you and your employer did not previously agree on a notice period, the following applies:

Length of service - Notice period

Less than 26 weeks -  1 day
26 weeks to less than 2 years - 1 week
2 years to less than 5 years - 2 weeks
5 years and above - 4 weeks

NG