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Find the minimum notice period your employer must give before termination, based on your country, years of service, and employment type.

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United States

Most US employment is at-will - no federal statutory minimum notice is required. Contracts or company policy may provide additional protections.

State and provincial law

US state and Canadian provincial laws may provide greater notice entitlements. Always verify against local rules and your employment contract.

CountryUnder 2 yrs2 to 5 yrs10 or more yrs
USNoneNoneWARN may apply
UK1 week1 wk/yr12 wks (max)
Canada1-2 wks2-4 wks8 wks
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