[hackerboos]

>It's also worth noting that (at least in the UK) such notice periods are not legally binding.

Erm. Yes it is.

It's unlikely that your old employer would legally enforce a notice period. But they are entitled to sue for lost revenue.

There are standard periods depending on how long you have worked there but after a probational period, the contract lengths are legal.

http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/experts/article-2490277/D...