> especially in a region known for its stronger labor protections than the US
If the employee wants to leave, they give x months of notice (unless the employer agrees to less). If the employer wants to fire the employee, they also need to give notice, and salary during this time (unless the employee is fired for cause).
This is a strong labor protection, since it is turning an asymmetrical power relationship into a more symmetrical one.
> I can't imagine how a future employer can wait a full quarter to just hire someone
This is exactly what happens. I guess it makes employers more conservative on who they hire. It probably disincentivizes innovation and incentivizes social cohesion.
If the employee wants to leave, they give x months of notice (unless the employer agrees to less). If the employer wants to fire the employee, they also need to give notice, and salary during this time (unless the employee is fired for cause).
This is a strong labor protection, since it is turning an asymmetrical power relationship into a more symmetrical one.
> I can't imagine how a future employer can wait a full quarter to just hire someone
This is exactly what happens. I guess it makes employers more conservative on who they hire. It probably disincentivizes innovation and incentivizes social cohesion.