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USA
No federal law requires any notice period. Two weeks is professional courtesy with no legal basis. At-will employment is the standard in most states.
UK
The Employment Rights Act 1996 requires minimum one week after one month of employment, rising one week per year up to 12 weeks maximum. Contracts typically specify longer.
Canada
Governed by provincial legislation. Ranges from 1 week to 8 weeks depending on province and length of service.
France
Governed by the Labour Code. Typically 1 month for non-cadre employees and 3 months for cadre. Garden leave is common.
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