Notice Periods by Country

Notice periods vary significantly around the world. Here is a country-by-country overview.

• USA: No legal minimum — 2 weeks is professional standard
• UK: 1 week minimum; contract typically 1 to 3 months
• Canada: 1 to 8 weeks depending on province and service length
• Australia: 1 to 4 weeks under Fair Work Act
• France: 1 to 3 months depending on role
• Germany: 4 weeks minimum; up to 7 months with service
• Netherlands: 1 to 4 months depending on service
• UAE: 30 days minimum under UAE Labour Law
• India: Typically 1 to 3 months as per contract
• Singapore: Typically 1 to 3 months as per contract