My employer has handed me my notice of termination of employment. When does it take effect?

The notice is effective as soon as it is issued. The employer may not withdraw the notice except by agreement. The effective date of termination should be stated and the notice of termination of employment should be not less than what is stated in the contract of employment.

If no notice period is specified in the contract, then the law sets minimum periods of notice which your employer must give, according to the length of time you have worked for your employer. For example, if you have worked for your employer for more than one month but less than two years, the law says that your employer must give you at least one week’s notice.