Immediate Notice for First Week?

[SussexSeagull]

Funnily enough I start a contract in a couple of weeks with a day's notice in the first week then a week's notice for the rest of the duration.

Really can't get excited about contract lengths or notice periods anymore. I had a contract finish early before Christmas because they had funding cut and have had a couple where they keep extending you for a month then give you a week's notice when the work run's out.

Never happened to me (touch wood!) but I have seen people who didn't fit in leave on the spot after a meeting.

Do the work to the best of your ability and don't worry about the rest as it isn't up to you.

[TestMangler]

Get your contract reviewed and take the advice of the professional reviewing it. Simples.

This ^

I had exactly these notice terms in a contract from Hydrogen. Passed QDOS review.

[malvolio]

I never worry too much about notice periods - they're still under no obligation to actually provide work, and therefore pay you.

And, honestly, how many people do actually get binned before renewal.

Lots. Not a lot you can do if the project funding is withdrawn.

Notice periods are for permies. They can safely be ignored for contractors 99% of the time. And they have no relevance to renewals.

All assuming, of course, that you are paying proper attention to IR35...

[Smackdown]

I never worry too much about notice periods - they're still under no obligation to actually provide work, and therefore pay you.

And, honestly, how many people do actually get binned before renewal.

Happened to me before.

I wouldn't sign another contract with a 1 week notice period ever again because of it.

Having said that immediate notice for your first week only is only a problem if you're aggressive or smell.

[northernladuk]

Get your contract reviewed and take the advice of the professional reviewing it. Simples.

[vwdan]

I never worry too much about notice periods - they're still under no obligation to actually provide work, and therefore pay you.

And, honestly, how many people do actually get binned before renewal.

[MrButton]

Immediate Notice for First Week?

I’ve seen similar. I wouldn’t worry. It means they can bin you immediately if they really don’t like you.

What would you prefer? You can negotiate the terms with them.

I prefer no notice either way.

Edit —- argh too slow again

[TheFaQQer]

Doesn't seem unreasonable - in the first week, they can bin you immediately. After that they need to give you 28 says notice.

I wouldn't worry about it.

[ladymuck]

Not seen it in any contract I've signed. I'd challenge the 28 days, not the one week instant dismissal.

[DJL]

Afternoon all... this is my second year of contracting and I'm about to commence my third one, but have a question around the notice period wording.

"xxxxxx shall give the Service Provider immediate notice in the first week, reverting to 28 days’ notice of termination thereafter."

Is this normal in other contractors views, as I've not seen it worded like this in my previous two contracts.

Thanks for all your thoughts on this, and have a great weekend!!!