Notice period

[markavey]

Sorry if this is FAQ, but couldn't find any reference to this particular situation.

My current contract was due to finish at the end of July, but I've just handed in my notice (2 weeks notice either side). I was just told, 5 minutes before leaving, that I probably "won't have to work the entire notice period" and that I'll probably only be needed a couple of days next week.

Are they obliged to pay me for the 2 weeks?

I'd feel like I'm being penalised for "doing the right thing" in giving them 2 weeks notice if I end up losing money here. I may be able to bring the start date forward for the new contract, but that hardly seems the point.

Cheers,

Mark

[malvolio]

Sorry if this is FAQ, but couldn't find any reference to this particular situation.

My current contract was due to finish at the end of July, but I've just handed in my notice (2 weeks notice either side). I was just told, 5 minutes before leaving, that I probably "won't have to work the entire notice period" and that I'll probably only be needed a couple of days next week.

Are they obliged to pay me for the 2 weeks?

I'd feel like I'm being penalised for "doing the right thing" in giving them 2 weeks notice if I end up losing money here. I may be able to bring the start date forward for the new contract, but that hardly seems the point.

Cheers,

Mark

They're probably thinking why keep on someone who's bailing on a contract several weeks early and making me replan some work...

It happens, it's really not worth getting wound up about it. Accspt it with good grace and go find the next gig.

[lambrini_socialist]

Sorry if this is FAQ, but couldn't find any reference to this particular situation.

My current contract was due to finish at the end of July, but I've just handed in my notice (2 weeks notice either side). I was just told, 5 minutes before leaving, that I probably "won't have to work the entire notice period" and that I'll probably only be needed a couple of days next week.

Are they obliged to pay me for the 2 weeks?

I'd feel like I'm being penalised for "doing the right thing" in giving them 2 weeks notice if I end up losing money here. I may be able to bring the start date forward for the new contract, but that hardly seems the point.

Cheers,

Mark

when my current client really want rid of a contractor, they escort them out of the building there and then but pay them for their full notice period (anything from 2 to 4 weeks)...

[markavey]

when my current client really want rid of a contractor, they escort them out of the building there and then but pay them for their full notice period (anything from 2 to 4 weeks)...

I wouldn't mind that so much!

[NickFitz]

I had a client (direct) whose legal department accidentally specified two weeks notice from my side, but six months from theirs - for a six month contract

When they wanted to terminate a month early, they realised and became most anxious in case I tried to hold them to it.

I'd been aware of the mistake all along, but had kept quiet. I was of course most magnanimous, graciously accepting two weeks notice, but making a very good parting impression by not getting all legalistic on them

[markavey]

It's the thought that I could be out of pocket by being honest with them that gets my goat.

[Integrity]

I sit in the camp of consultants that believe if we agree to do something, we should do it, and walking away leaving a project incomplete is just not on.

[markavey]

The project isn't incomplete. It's come towards the end of the project lifecycle and another project is soon to start, so you could argue I'm leaving at precisely the best time. If I left at the end of the 6 months, I'd be part-way through the next one.

[NotAllThere]

Sorry if this is FAQ, but couldn't find any reference to this particular situation.

My current contract was due to finish at the end of July, but I've just handed in my notice (2 weeks notice either side). I was just told, 5 minutes before leaving, that I probably "won't have to work the entire notice period" and that I'll probably only be needed a couple of days next week.

Are they obliged to pay me for the 2 weeks?

I'd feel like I'm being penalised for "doing the right thing" in giving them 2 weeks notice if I end up losing money here. I may be able to bring the start date forward for the new contract, but that hardly seems the point.

Cheers,

Mark

Mark.

It's really simple.

What does the contract say?

[markavey]

The contract states "Notice period by either Client or Supplier: 1 week until 04/05/08, 2 weeks thereafter"