How long to accept offer of extension?

[northernladuk]

It's more the agent who will be annoyed because of loss of commission, not so much the client since they sound like they are running out of work for him to do. Plus, they are taking on contractors and should be aware of the risks attached such as non-renewal.

But we know that your sympathies are very much with the agents.

Yep. I think it is outrageous that a contractor does what he wants and risks the poor agents commission that he has worked so hard for. Filthy contractor scum!!!

[Wanderer]

Can they let me go at any time? or do they need to wait till the contract ends?

What does your contract say? Does it have a notice period so they can terminate it early or are they obliged to offer you work for the full duration of the contract?

Most likely they can terminate you anytime they like. Lots of people here even say you should just suck it up and walk away if they terminate you without giving the contractually required notice too.

Have a read of the list of Noobie contractor mistakes, number 11, 12 and maybe even 4 too.