[tzs]

> It is pro-employee policy, as it gives you time to peacefully search for other job and not be left without any wage to support yourself and your family.

Wouldn't that also be the case with a short (say two week) or even no notice period?

Simply start your job search before you tell your current employer that you want to leave.

[xboxnolifes]

They're talking about the other way around where the employee wants to fire the employee, but now needs to give long notice.