Sorry to revive an old thread, but I came to this after researching the same problem, and wanted to offer my experience. However, I am not a lawyer, and so caveat lector.
I have a similar problem in that my client wants to terminate my 12-month fixed-term contract early and offer me permanent work. There is still 8 months left on the contract, and there is a clause in the contract detailing a one-month notice period.
However, after consulting a solicitor, it would seem that such clauses may be too vague to enforce, unless the contract explicitly details the circumstances under which notice can be given. In my particular situation, this problem is compounded by the fact that the client wants me to switch to being permanent, which may constitute a (materially adverse) change in contract terms, rather than a simple termination.
To conclude, I suggest that anyone facing this problem consults a solicitor to obtain advice specific to their individual situation, and catering for the nuances therein. A consultation only costs between £50–100, lasts about thirty minutes, but can secure thousands of pounds of future income.
I have a similar problem in that my client wants to terminate my 12-month fixed-term contract early and offer me permanent work. There is still 8 months left on the contract, and there is a clause in the contract detailing a one-month notice period.
However, after consulting a solicitor, it would seem that such clauses may be too vague to enforce, unless the contract explicitly details the circumstances under which notice can be given. In my particular situation, this problem is compounded by the fact that the client wants me to switch to being permanent, which may constitute a (materially adverse) change in contract terms, rather than a simple termination.
To conclude, I suggest that anyone facing this problem consults a solicitor to obtain advice specific to their individual situation, and catering for the nuances therein. A consultation only costs between £50–100, lasts about thirty minutes, but can secure thousands of pounds of future income.
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