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Blimey, if there was an award for CUK Bedwetter Of the Year, the OP would walk it
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Phone in sick? Don't turn up? You don't seem to care about your reputation with the company.
If you've not got paid yet then make your time sheets have been signed etc
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Originally posted by uk contractor View PostI was not given an option on my notice I was told in a contractual basis manner as in your contract says this so this is what you must do. Only after this client meeting did I look into the small print & see it says days not working or calendar.
Do some prep next timeLast edited by TheBA; 30 August 2016, 21:40.
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You are getting so upset you are starting to make mistakes. They are your client but you have no contractual agreement with them. Your contract is with the agent. Going in and moaning to HR (I mean... HR? Really?) is not very smart. And it's not highly illegal at all.
You are starting to make yourself look a bit of a eejit now to be honest.
You've served notice as is your right so just be professional and see it out. Acting like a cock won't help. Just be thankful it's only 8 days.Last edited by northernladuk; 30 August 2016, 21:38.
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostSo negotiate. If the project is over they might want rid and everyone is happy with no need to worry about it on here.
They are also hiring replacements @ £1000 per month less (the real reason they do not want to allow an early termination methinks!!). Highly illegal obviously but proving it is something else altogether.
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Originally posted by uk contractor View PostI was not given an option on my notice I was told in a contractual basis manner as in your contract says this so this is what you must do. Only after this client meeting did I look into the small print & see it says days not working or calendar.
As a reference from this client would be worthless as they do not give them anymore to anyone its to them a box ticking exercise to me 5 days would seem like 5 years even 1 day would seem like a month now the work has dried up each day is just sit there amuse yourself then go out to lunch on time & go home on time.
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Originally posted by TheBA View PostI would have thought calendar days but wasn't this discussed when you handed your notice? Did you not confirm a last day as a part of it?
As for not working it, stick to your professional day and nothing more if that's how you feel it's only 5 days. (assuming the bank holiday counted as a day)
As a reference from this client would be worthless as they do not give them anymore to anyone its to them a box ticking exercise to me 5 days would seem like 5 years even 1 day would seem like a month now the work has dried up each day is just sit there amuse yourself then go out to lunch on time & go home on time.
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So negotiate. If the project is over they might want rid and everyone is happy with no need to worry about it on here.
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Originally posted by kaiser78 View PostYou should read it/assume as being 8 working days if you haven't clarified it, which is only 3 extra days than 8 calendar days, so not too disastrous ? Have you tried to agree an earlier exit date with your client ?
(oh and watch out for being advised to 'move on' (to next post), which seems to be a more regular response these days on these boards...)
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostIf the contract is ending isn't that them serving notice on you?
Have you asked your agent who your contract is with?
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Originally posted by uk contractor View PostPlease be gentle here I am not looking for sympathy just helpful advice from fellow contractors:
3 months into a 9 month contract I get told early last week the contract is ending & handed my notice period which is 8 days. I do not want to work the 8 days I feel the client has been unfair & underhand in getting me to work extra hours\days to cover for the weak managers being unable to manage their other staff (perm & contractors).
Originally posted by uk contractor View PostAnyway my contract specifically states 8 days notice but it does not mention anywhere that these days are working days.
Can I assume that the 8 days are 8 calendar days or would the legal definition be 8 working days as its on a contract?
Also for future reference read the contract properly before you sign it, and make sure it is clarified when it mentions days for every single clause whether they are working or calendar.
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If the contract is ending isn't that them serving notice on you?
Have you asked your agent who your contract is with?
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Originally posted by uk contractor View PostPlease be gentle here I am not looking for sympathy just helpful advice from fellow contractors:
3 months into a 9 month contract I get told early last week the contract is ending & handed my notice period which is 8 days. I do not want to work the 8 days I feel the client has been unfair & underhand in getting me to work extra hours\days to cover for the weak managers being unable to manage their other staff (perm & contractors).
Anyway my contract specifically states 8 days notice but it does not mention anywhere that these days are working days.
Can I assume that the 8 days are 8 calendar days or would the legal definition be 8 working days as its on a contract?
Sorry I searched but could not find anything similar.
As for not working it, stick to your professional day and nothing more if that's how you feel it's only 5 days. (assuming the bank holiday counted as a day)
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