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title: "Notice-period calculator: § 622 BGB"
url: "https://www.gemploy.com/hr-tools/notice-period"
description: "Calculate the statutory notice period under § 622 BGB: by length of service, for the employer, and during probation. Free."
language: en
---

Notice-period calculator

# Calculate the notice period

The statutory notice period is set by § 622 BGB and increases with the length of service. A shorter period applies during a probation period.

Length of service (months)

Who is giving notice?EmployerEmployee

During probation

Statutory notice period

1month(s)

to the end of a calendar month

BGB §622(2)

Note: This calculation is provided without guarantee and is not legal advice. It reflects the statutory baseline; a collective or individual employment agreement may differ.

## Notice-period FAQ

What is the base notice period?

Four weeks to the 15th or the end of a calendar month (§ 622(1) BGB).

How does it grow with the years?

For the employer it increases in steps: 1 month from 2 years, 2 from 5, 3 from 8, 4 from 10, 5 from 12, 6 from 15 and 7 months from 20 years, each to the end of a month (§ 622(2) BGB).

What applies during probation?

During an agreed probation period (at most six months) the notice period is two weeks (§ 622(3) BGB).

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