Signed renewal, does this constitute acceptance if you dont attend

[coxsox]

Contract has been extended which comes into effect at the end of October, and has been signed by me already as acceptance. I am thinking of not renewing and simply walking away at the end of this contract before this renewal one comes into effect. Can I do this even though I have signed the renewal ? or do I need to start the renewal and provide notice from a contract perspective (appreciate common courtesy of course).

any ideas ? thanks.

[cherhill]

Contract has been extended which comes into effect at the end of October, and has been signed by me already as acceptance. I am thinking of not renewing and simply walking away at the end of this contract before this renewal one comes into effect. Can I do this even though I have signed the renewal ? or do I need to start the renewal and provide notice from a contract perspective (appreciate common courtesy of course).

any ideas ? thanks.

If it's signed then you have accepted it and will have to fulfill it. You could just not show up and piss them off or give notice now which is the better option.

[Murder1]

Contract has been extended which comes into effect at the end of October, and has been signed by me already as acceptance. I am thinking of not renewing and simply walking away at the end of this contract before this renewal one comes into effect. Can I do this even though I have signed the renewal ? or do I need to start the renewal and provide notice from a contract perspective (appreciate common courtesy of course).

any ideas ? thanks.

Just curious but what do you consider renewing, if not signing the renewal?

You've accepted the renewal and as such will be expected to start, you can do what you like though including either not turning up or turning up and giving notice of your intention to leave - just don't expect the client to be particularly happy about it.

[TheFaQQer]

Contract has been extended which comes into effect at the end of October, and has been signed by me already as acceptance. I am thinking of not renewing and simply walking away at the end of this contract before this renewal one comes into effect. Can I do this even though I have signed the renewal ? or do I need to start the renewal and provide notice from a contract perspective (appreciate common courtesy of course).

any ideas ? thanks.

Assuming you have a notice period, then you should give notice and leave if that's what you want to do. If you haven't got the right to terminate, and you want to leave, then you should discuss this with the client and (hopefully) leave. If that still doesn't work, and you have a right of substitution, then get a substitute to do the work for you. If all that fails, then don't turn up and invite them to sue you for breach of contract (which they would win if it ever came to court, which is unlikely).

[TykeMerc]

By accepting and signing a renewal you have set their expectations that you're happy to continue the assignment, quite apart from it being more than a bit rude, it's bad business practice to leave a client in the lurch if you change your mind.

You could always offer a Substitute if you know someone suitable.

[psychocandy]

why'd you sign the renewal so far in advance?

[BolshieBastard]

Contract has been extended which comes into effect at the end of October, and has been signed by me already as acceptance. I am thinking of not renewing and simply walking away at the end of this contract before this renewal one comes into effect. Can I do this even though I have signed the renewal ? or do I need to start the renewal and provide notice from a contract perspective (appreciate common courtesy of course).

any ideas ? thanks.

Oh FFS! One day an agency is going to take someone like you to the cleaners.

[billybiro]

WHS - With the client right behind him.

You have every right to change your mind, read your contract, give notice as required, then view the flaming bridge behind you.

Sometimes, the best way to light the path to your future is by burning the bridges of your past.

[northernladuk]

Sometimes, the best way to light the path to your future is by burning the bridges of your past.

Whooaaa, deeeeep man...

[BoredBloke]

FWIW I had to do something similar. I was offered a renewal, accepted it and then a job came along that I couldn't turn down. I served notice under the terms of my contract and while the woman I worked for was disappointed, it was justifiable given the increase in rate and duration the other job was offering.

By the same token, if the budget was cut, they would have no qualms in cancelling the extension and serving me notice.