🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Employment Law
Key employment obligations for United Kingdom — leave entitlements, notice periods, working hours, termination rules, and HR compliance for employers hiring in-country.
Employment Rules at a Glance
Minimum Wage
GBP 12.21 per month
Annual Leave
28 days
Sick Leave
28 days
Notice Period
1 day
Probation Period
6 days
Maternity Leave
52 weeks
Paternity Leave
2 weeks
Overtime Rate
1.5x standard rate
Max Working Hours
48 hrs/week
13th Month Pay
Not required
Working Hours
Standard Hours
37.5hrs/week
Maximum Hours
48hrs/week
Overtime Rate
1x rate
Daily OT Threshold
8hrs/day
Weekly OT Threshold
40hrs/week
48 hour max per week opt-out available Working Time Regulations
Official source ↗Termination & Redundancy
Min Notice Period
7days
Max Probation
6months
Severance
Mandatory
Garden Leave
Permitted
Unfair Dismissal From
24months
Notice Period Formula
1 week per year of service up to maximum 12 weeks statutory minimum per Employment Rights Act 1996
Severance Calculation
0.5 week pay under age 22; 1 week age 22-40; 1.5 weeks age 41+ per year of service; maximum 20 years counted
Redundancy Rules
Collective redundancy: 45-day consultation for 100+ employees; 30 days for 20-99. HR1 form to Insolvency Service required.
Important Notes
Weekly pay capped at GBP 643 (2024/25) for statutory redundancy calculation. Qualifying period for unfair dismissal is 2 years.
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Employment law data is sourced from official government publications and updated monthly. This information is for guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult a qualified employment lawyer for United Kingdom-specific obligations.
About This Data
- ✓ Sourced from official government publications
- ✓ Updated monthly — always current rules
- ✓ For guidance only — not legal advice
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