A notice period is the time between the date of resignation and the last day of employment of an employee who resigns from a company. It is the amount of time an employee must give between the time they decide to leave and the time they actually leave. The employer must provide the employee with this time period before their employment ends. The notice period can be defined within the employment contract itself or subject to a condition of reasonableness. There are different types of notice periods, including statutory notice periods, contractual notice periods, and probationary notice periods. The typical notice period for most individuals in the United States is two weeks or one month. However, many roles have a two-week notice period, while high-level leadership and highly technical occupations require a lengthier notice period to allow the organization to reorganize their critical functions. The notice period is important as it enables each side a smoother transition to the next stage and reflects mutual respect towards the opposite party. During the notice period, an employee is expected to complete all pending tasks, share knowledge or skills with other colleagues, pay all dues within the company, and submit all the companys accessories like laptop, keys, ID, books, etc..