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4 weeks notice contract - Been given 1.
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Originally posted by Old Greg View PostThis thread is really about the legal position of a notice period, not the business implications. Please do try to keep on the ball.
As for a legal stand point, do you want to burn bridges to try win a case against them at an undetermined cost and conclusion?
As others have said, it sucks, but what can you genuinely do.Comment
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Originally posted by 1manshow View PostAre there any get out of jail clauses in the contract that they can use to bypass the notice period?
As for a legal stand point, do you want to burn bridges to try win a case against them at an undetermined cost and conclusion?
As others have said, it sucks, but what can you genuinely do.Comment
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Originally posted by 1manshow View PostAre there any get out of jail clauses in the contract that they can use to bypass the notice period?
As for a legal stand point, do you want to burn bridges to try win a case against them at an undetermined cost and conclusion?
As others have said, it sucks, but what can you genuinely do.
Just accept the one week gracefully and spend it looking for the next gig.See You Next TuesdayComment
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Originally posted by Old Greg View PostEven if the contract has been breached, there is no loss incurred by the ContractorCo, as the client had no obligation to offer work anyway (assuming it's a reasonably standard contract).Originally posted by Lance View Postread the contract. There will likely be a 'no signed timesheet, no money' clause. So they just refuse to sign those. You're still 'in contract' for the duration of the notice period but not getting paid.
Just accept the one week gracefully and spend it looking for the next gig.
I've seen a contractor walked because they weren't up to the job.
I've seen two contractors walked because of a budget cull from on high.
The day rate is high because the risks are - no sick pay, no holiday pay, no redundancy, no guaranteed notice period, etc.The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't existComment
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OP just move on 1 week is better than zero weeks! Until its ALL in the bank the numbers on your contract are trapped in a speculative bubble constantly subject to budget & project changes. This is why I think UK IT contractors are vastly underpaid as they take ALL the risk & client side have all the real leverage.Comment
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Originally posted by uk contractor View PostOP just move on 1 week is better than zero weeks! Until its ALL in the bank the numbers on your contract are trapped in a speculative bubble constantly subject to budget & project changes. This is why I think UK IT contractors are vastly underpaid as they take ALL the risk & client side have all the real leverage.The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't existComment
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Originally posted by musicman View PostThanks all,
I have accepted gracefully and will maintain a good relationship.
CheersThe greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't existComment
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