> Why is it corporations can "layoff" without notice but as an employee you are expected to give 2 weeks notice? Both sides can equally give as much notice as

> Why is it corporations can "layoff" without notice but as an employee you are expected to give 2 weeks notice? Both sides can equally give as much notice as they want. 2 weeks is only customary, but also seems to be rarely honored on both sides. If an employee gives 2 weeks, they’re often just walked out the door and stay on the payroll for 2 weeks (for any job more complex than menial tasks, no meaningful transition can be completed in 2 weeks, so it’s better to reduce any risks immediately). Companies often give severance packages longer than 2 weeks to avoid being sued, on condition of signing some paperwork to that effect.