It really depends on the job. I think even in Europe it's relatively rare to make someone work their notice period if they've been fired due to the risk of ret

It really depends on the job. I think even in Europe it's relatively rare to make someone work their notice period if they've been fired due to the risk of retaliation. They just pay them to not work instead. In certain high-risk professions (sales is a big one) you don't even work your notice period if you resign.