What Is a Notice Period?

A period of notice required before an employment relationship or other contractual arrangement ends, subject to the relevant terms and law.

What Does Notice Period Mean?

A notice period is the time that must pass between telling the other side the relationship will end and the relationship actually ending. It is usually fixed by the employment terms or the applicable framework.

Why It Matters

Notice periods give both parties time to make arrangements. Whether a notice period applies, and how long it is, depends on what was agreed and on the applicable requirements.

Related Information

Related legal terms: Employment Agreement, Termination of Employment

Related practice area: Labour & Employment Law →

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