An employee whose employment contract for an indefinite period has lasted at least six months must be notified by his employer at least one month in advance whether his contract will be extended or not. The employer therefore has an obligation to give notice to which a term is attached. If he fails to comply with this obligation or fails to do so on time, the employee is entitled to a notice indemnity. The amount of the notice fee is equal to the wages for the period that the employer is late with the notice, subject to a maximum of one month’s salary.

If the employer is not prepared to pay the notice fee due, the employee must submit a petition to the competent court within two months of the day on which the employment contract was terminated. After this period of two months, the entitlement to a notice fee lapses.

If you think you are entitled to a notice fee, do not wait too long and contact us before your right expires.