Definition
Kündigungsfrist is the German notice period; the statutory baseline is four weeks to the end of a month, but a contract or Tarifvertrag can extend it.
德国解约通知期；法定基线是月底前 4 周，合同或集体协议可以延长。
Why it matters
Notice affects start dates, visa timing, and how quickly you can leave a bad role.
Example
“3 Monate zum Quartalsende” means three months to the end of a quarter, not three months from today.
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Last updated 2026-11-10. This is an editorial definition, not legal or tax advice.