What a notice period is
When an employee leaves a job they usually have to work a notice period.
A notice period is the amount of time an employee has to work for their employer after they resign, are dismissed or made redundant.
How much notice they get depends on:
- how long they have worked for their employer
- what's in their employment contract or written statement of employment particulars
- whether they have been dismissed, made redundant or have resigned
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