The Law 28(I)/2001, which applies to collective dismissals (within 30 days, dismissals of at least 10 workers in companies with 21-99 employees, at least 10% in firms with 100-299 workers or at least 30 workers in firms with 300 or more staff), does not provide for a specific notice period to employees. Article 4 requires for the employer who intends to resort to collective dismissals to consult with the employees' representatives in good time with the aim to conclude an agreement. However, Article 8 provides for a 30 days notification period to the relevant authority before the dismissals can enter into force.

Article 9 of the Termination of Employment Law 24/1967, which applies to all dismissals, provides for a minimum period of written notice for employee(s) to be dismissed on the basis of the length of service:

• one week of notice period for 26 to less than 52 weeks of service;
• two weeks of notice period for 52 to less than 104 weeks of service;
• four weeks of notice period for 104 to less than 156 weeks of service;
• five weeks of notice period for 156 to less than 208 weeks of service;
• six weeks of notice period for 208 to less than 259 weeks of service;
• seven weeks of notice period for 260 to less than 311 weeks of service;
• eight weeks of notice period for more than 312 weeks of service.