> In fact, it is actually much worse for an employee to have such long notice periods.
You'd really prefer "Clean out your things and exit the premises by 11AM" over 2 to 3 months notice?
You'd really prefer "Clean out your things and exit the premises by 11AM" over 2 to 3 months notice?
"Out by 11AM" sucks, but it's _done_, minimizes suffering, and you can move on with life. Trust me.
The social (not legal) convention in the USA is 2 weeks (with 2 weeks pay in lieu of work if the "out by 11AM" happens). That's about enough to, if on good terms, wrap things up for all parties involved and transition accordingly.
Giving someone 2-3 months notice, and expecting performance as though it's going to proceed and end as if it were "out by 11AM" (to wit: work full enthusiastic hours for weeks on end with no distractions, then pack up and leave one morning) is absurdly unrealistic.
But really, it depends on the job market. As an employee, let us say, a specialized laborer, I would prefer the notice period to be as long as possible because there aren't going to be any other jobs for me out there.