How to leave a contract midway with no notice clause

[northernladuk]

Captain pedantic as usual!

A bit of fun but a serious undertone.

If people like the OP can understand their situation and relationship with their clients then they will gain a much better understanding of their situation and how to act. This post I replied to being a perfect example. He is clearly thinking as a permie in both his terminology and his inability to understand his situation and use certain 'outs' that are available to him as a supplier to a client. If he knew what he is then he would understand that negotiation is first option and will resolve nearly all cases like this before any kind of legal action or handbags ensue. IR35 etc etc will also become a lot clear and less to worry about, if he is even aware of it.

[jmo21]

A bit of fun but a serious undertone.

If people like the OP can understand their situation and relationship with their clients then they will gain a much better understanding of their situation and how to act. This post I replied to being a perfect example. He is clearly thinking as a permie in both his terminology and his inability to understand his situation and use certain 'outs' that are available to him as a supplier to a client. If he knew what he is then he would understand that negotiation is first option and will resolve nearly all cases like this before any kind of legal action or handbags ensue. IR35 etc etc will also become a lot clear and less to worry about, if he is even aware of it.

I know, I just like to needle you!

I don't think there is that much wrong with his use of the word "sack" in this instance though.

[flipFlop]

Hi I'm on a 6 month contract with no notice period. The agency can give me 30 days notice while I can't. Is this totally legal? Is there a way to break the contract if/when I decide to leave? Thanks, David.

You chose to sign this contract. You can certainly break the contract you signed... with hilarious results.

[Davidjames]

Update on my situation: I've spoken to the agency, they were furious and spoke of litigation/reputation risk to both of us. I then spoke to the client directly and they were quite understanding and so far seem ok to the idea of a month's notice period given that I have little motivation to stay for 5 more months. The agency obviously is trying to protect it's margin so I expect a lot of pushback from them even if the client agrees...let's see what happens next. Will have some clarity this coming week, have set the cat amongst the pigeons now and need to sit back and be patient.

[Taita]

Update on my situation: I've spoken to the agency, they were furious and spoke of litigation/reputation risk to both of us. I then spoke to the client directly and they were quite understanding and so far seem ok to the idea of a month's notice period given that I have little motivation to stay for 5 more months. The agency obviously is trying to protect it's margin so I expect a lot of pushback from them even if the client agrees...let's see what happens next. Will have some clarity this coming week, have set the cat amongst the pigeons now and need to sit back and be patient.

?it's? margin..... leave the apostrophes alone in future!

Acquiescent client is happier to get rid of you than keep you, not surprisingly. Be grateful if you get paid for a month's 'notice' period.

[jimjamuk]

Most of my contracts have the 0 notice now and to be honest with you you should just do your time and learn a lesson for the next one. These days I limit any 0 notice contracts to 3 months max but by the time you get yer head down and do some work renewal time comes round fairly quickly.

From your info you signed up for a 6 monther and 1 month in you want out? The client might be nice a pie to your face but I expect you will be out the door one way or another now that ball is rolling and your name is going to be mud at that client and that agent isnt going to want to deal with you for a while at least. You will probably never run into these people again but its a smallish industry and it could happen. Good luck with that .....