Employment Notice Periods

This seems a US-centric view. One or more months is the normal contractual notice period at least in the UK and Europe. The hiring market adapts. If you have reasonable relations with your teammates it might make sense to be less of a dick during a longer notice period. Obviously it's not mandatory but everyone will probably have a nicer time.

Those three months are an upper bound, not a requirement. If you are fired, then it can usually be assumed the employer would rather see you go sooner than later. You can usually negotiate a shorter term.

I'm always amazed with these stories.Here in France, and probably lot of places in Europe, a 3-months notice period is required after informing your employer of your resignation. During this period, you finish the things you started, they find your substitute, you train your substitute, they write all the legal papers properly, you prepare for your next job and so on.3 months can be long but the working conditions become super cool (e.g. 10-4 instead of 9-5).The same conditions app

In my country, we have a 3 month notice aswell and yes it does also apply in reverse. You can negociate to lower the period but most of the time the company will decline your request. For high-demand jobs it is a nightmare for everyone.

We have 2 month notices here. Most people do knowledge transfers in their notice period. It's harder to slack off if your task is pair coding or explaining stuff to your peers. We waived this period for a few people, because they were negatively impacting morale, but they still got their salary. It's just the cost of firing someone.

That would be unprofessional.On the other hand you can often negotiate a shorter exit period; it will depend in some sectors _when_ you are leaving as much as how much notice.e.g. as I understand it, in government sectors in the UK, you might find your notice period runs out at the beginning of any new Budget regardless, or you might find yourself on gardening leave.And if you travel into London you might find your final date has as much if anything to do with your travel season ticket

You’re operating under an assumption that there is an employment contract with a long notice period in place. In many (most?) American jobs this is not the case.

do you feel the same way about employees not providing a two weeks notice?

It's 30 days notice. Start looking. Resign before being fired if you can.

Cultural/juridistion miscommunication here :)In some places, and varying by contract your mandated to give a notice and the same applies to employer.In my jurisdiction I need to give 2 months If I'm employed there for more than 2 years (>=2).