I had my contract terminated this morning. When I was going to bed Sunday night, I got a text message from the agency. It said to call him in the morning before I left home because there was a problem with the client.
When I called, he told me that he was contacted friday night, and I am not wanted on site any more. I got along with everyone on site, but apparently I was a disruptive influence to the team. Three reasons where given.
1. They Say: After 2 weeks, a project which should have taken 2 days to complete was not complete. They say there was no sign of it being completed.
I Say: I spent the first week getting a messed up PC to work with my development environment. Another half of the second week was wasted because project references kept stopping the project from compiling. I was finally able to get the changes deployed to UAT on Friday only to find that references on the UAT environment where different again.
2. They Say: I told staff that they must be crazy for working such long hours.
I Say: I never said that. In a few conversations I found out that some staff work 7:30 am - 6:30pm with only a 30 minute lunch break. I worked 9-6 and said that I could not keep those sort of hours up forever. I might have said I dont know how some of them manage to do it. Many of the permanent workers complained that the company will take what they can get and then demand more.
3. They Said: I was overheard on the phone to an agent saying I was in a contract but desperate to get out.
I Say: I took a few calls from agents away from my desk. I never said I was desperate to get out. I told a few that I could not keep up the long hours or 2 1/2 hours driving I had to do and would be open to other opportunities. I also said to every agent that while I didnt like the long hours, I liked the work and people.
Here is what is stated in my contract...
7. TERMINATION
7.1 The Company may by notice in writing terminate this Agreement with immediate effect if:
7.1.1 the Consultant and or the Representative is in breach of any of the terms of this Agreement which in the case of a breach capable of remedy is not remedied by the Consultant or the Representative within 7 days of receipt by the Consultant of a notice from the Company specifying the breach and requiring its remedy; or
7.1.2 the Representative be incompetent, commit any act of gross misconduct and/or neglect or omit to perform the Services or any of their duties or obligations under this Agreement; or
7.1.3 the Representative fails or refuses after written warning to carry out the Services or the duties reasonably and properly required of them.
7.2 Either party may terminate this Agreement by giving to the other one week’s written notice at any time.
I was never given written notice, and the company is now claiming that they do not have to pay me for the next week. I say that they can end the contract at any time but I must be paid for the next 5 working days. I have offered to go in this weeek and finish any work in the most professional manner possible.
Anyone know where I might stand?
When I called, he told me that he was contacted friday night, and I am not wanted on site any more. I got along with everyone on site, but apparently I was a disruptive influence to the team. Three reasons where given.
1. They Say: After 2 weeks, a project which should have taken 2 days to complete was not complete. They say there was no sign of it being completed.
I Say: I spent the first week getting a messed up PC to work with my development environment. Another half of the second week was wasted because project references kept stopping the project from compiling. I was finally able to get the changes deployed to UAT on Friday only to find that references on the UAT environment where different again.
2. They Say: I told staff that they must be crazy for working such long hours.
I Say: I never said that. In a few conversations I found out that some staff work 7:30 am - 6:30pm with only a 30 minute lunch break. I worked 9-6 and said that I could not keep those sort of hours up forever. I might have said I dont know how some of them manage to do it. Many of the permanent workers complained that the company will take what they can get and then demand more.
3. They Said: I was overheard on the phone to an agent saying I was in a contract but desperate to get out.
I Say: I took a few calls from agents away from my desk. I never said I was desperate to get out. I told a few that I could not keep up the long hours or 2 1/2 hours driving I had to do and would be open to other opportunities. I also said to every agent that while I didnt like the long hours, I liked the work and people.
Here is what is stated in my contract...
7. TERMINATION
7.1 The Company may by notice in writing terminate this Agreement with immediate effect if:
7.1.1 the Consultant and or the Representative is in breach of any of the terms of this Agreement which in the case of a breach capable of remedy is not remedied by the Consultant or the Representative within 7 days of receipt by the Consultant of a notice from the Company specifying the breach and requiring its remedy; or
7.1.2 the Representative be incompetent, commit any act of gross misconduct and/or neglect or omit to perform the Services or any of their duties or obligations under this Agreement; or
7.1.3 the Representative fails or refuses after written warning to carry out the Services or the duties reasonably and properly required of them.
7.2 Either party may terminate this Agreement by giving to the other one week’s written notice at any time.
I was never given written notice, and the company is now claiming that they do not have to pay me for the next week. I say that they can end the contract at any time but I must be paid for the next 5 working days. I have offered to go in this weeek and finish any work in the most professional manner possible.
Anyone know where I might stand?
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