Notice

Definition of "Notice"

A formal announcement, notification, or warning.
With regards to employment, notice refers to a period of time prior to the termination of an Employment Agreement. In some circumstances the employer may terminate the employee without notice if there is sufficient "cause". In most jurisdictions if one's employment is terminated with cause, there is no requirement on the part of the employer to provide notice or pay in lieu of notice. However, the employer must ensure that the reason for termination is properly communicated at the time of termination. Some examples of cause are dishonesty, disloyalty, insubordination, lateness/absenteeism, disruption of business of affairs, alcohol or drug use, incompetence, neglect of duty, criminal or immoral conduct and sexual harassment. Note that the employer may have to prove to a court (or other tribunal) that there was sufficient cause for termination.