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notice period (plural notice periods)

1. (labour law) The time period between the receipt of the letter of dismissal and the last working day.

   • 2006, Philip M. Berkowitz, Thomas Müller-Bonanni, editors, International Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, →ISBN, page 110:

     The length of the notice period depends on the dirigente's seniority, and generally ranges from a minimum of six to a maximum of 12 months. The notice period starts running from the first day of the month following the notice of dismissal.

• period of notice
• term of notice

• give notice (verb)