Contracts/schedules and notice periods

[psychocandy]

Initial contract came with schedule which indicated rate and notice period. Notice period quoted was one week in first month and then 4 weeks after first month - for both parties.

Agency have just issued me an extension/amendment with no notice period quoted - just a change of dates (new start date following on from end of last one, until end date). 8 weeks duration.

Since no notice period is mentioned I'm guessing I can assume the one week notice ran from the beginning of the entire contract (i.e. is now passed) so now we're into 4 week notice even for extension. i.e. It doesnt start again - 1 week notice for first month etc.

Hmm. 8 weeks duration I normally look at short notice period to be honest.

[northernladuk]

Notice periods are for permies.

[psychocandy]

Notice periods are for permies.

Nevertheless a lot of contracts do have them.

[northernladuk]

Nevertheless a lot of contracts do have them.

But they are more or less useless.

[GillsMan]

What NLUK said. Come on PC, you've been round the block long enough, you must know about MOO, and how they aren't obligated to offer you work, and you aren't obligated to accept?

[CheeseSlice]

This really does look like a non issue to me. 8 weeks is hardly a life sentence. You've worked for them before so you know what they're like. What's the risk?

[d000hg]

Hmm. 8 weeks duration I normally look at short notice period to be honest.

If I had a piece of work that would take 8 weeks I would not want a notice period at all... if someone leaves part way through it'll probably lose me 25-50% of the work done while the next person takes over.

Stop looking for ways to get out of things and start focusing on getting things done.

[speling bee]

If you want the work, take it. You were happy with four weeks notice when you had eight weeks left of the previous contract and you're in the same situation now.

[tractor]

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It's 8 weeks FGS, take it, bank it, move on.....

[speling bee]

It's 8 weeks FGS, take it, bank it, sign on.....

FTFY