Originally posted by avonleigh
View Post
- Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
- Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!
Reply to: Termination of contract
Collapse
You are not logged in or you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:
- You are not logged in. If you are already registered, fill in the form below to log in, or follow the "Sign Up" link to register a new account.
- You may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
- If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.
Logging in...
Previously on "Termination of contract"
Collapse
-
-
Originally posted by hobnob View Post
Just out of curiosity, why did you give notice? I can understand leaving early on, if you hate the work. However, if you're planning to stick with it for 10 weeks out of 12, it seems like you might as well see it through to the end.
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by avonleigh View PostI was six weeks into a three month contract which I hated. Didn't like the ways of working at all. Decided to give notice, I had a four week notice period so it would shorten the contract by two weeks.
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by avonleigh View Post
Yes I understand that. The point is I have worked as a contractor for 25 years. Whilst I have given notice very few times I know many people who have done so. Not once have I ever seen anyone been terminated cos of it. It's pathetic but yes I will suck it up.
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by avonleigh View Post
Yes I understand that. The point is I have worked as a contractor for 25 years. Whilst I have given notice very few times I know many people who have done so. Not once have I ever seen anyone been terminated cos of it. It's pathetic but yes I will suck it up.
From a redundancy perspective I think phone call, sign this and **** off is much more humane than being placed at risk etc. If it were happening to me I would just rather receive the call at 6am to avoid the trip into the office.
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by BolshieBastard View PostGood grief. I cannot believe someone has been contracting for 25 years, had a 'few' terminations yet thinks serving and getting paid during the notice period is the norm. Unless that is, they are a permietractor
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by northernladuk View PostYou really need to understand the contacts that you sign better. There will be a clause in there that says you get paid upon receipt of a signed time sheet or something like that. You don't do work, you don't get a signed timesheet, you don't get paid. Effective instant dismissal. Giving notice on the contract is one thing, doing work and getting paid is something else.
It's a T&M contract. You only get paid for the work you do.
Leave a comment:
-
Good grief. I cannot believe someone has been contracting for 25 years, had a 'few' terminations yet thinks serving and getting paid during the notice period is the norm. Unless that is, they are a permietractor
Leave a comment:
-
You can go quietly or they can make up something about you with matching evidence to protect themselves if you cause trouble.
Which do you prefer?
BTW I have been paid notice when a contract has ended early but I was direct with the client. The money came from their client.
Leave a comment:
-
If you were relying on the 4 weeks of income from the notice period then you probably won't make this mistake again.
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by SimonMac View Post
If you've been contracting for 25 years and still have to ask this question there is something here not being said
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by avonleigh View PostI was six weeks into a three month contract which I hated. Didn't like the ways of working at all. Decided to give notice, I had a four week notice period so it would shorten the contract by two weeks. Had every intention of working my notice period. But as soon as I gave notice the client terminated my contract with immediate effect. Can they do this? Have had contracts terminated before and just sucked it up as clients can terminate as they choose. Nothing wrong with my work btw, just been contracting for 25 years so have had the odd termination for no fault of my own. But this leaves a sour taste. Quite simply done just to save paying 4 weeks notice period. Can I take the agent to small claims court as it's a breach of contract? Or just accept it. Just seems like if I don't do anything they will always do this and think it's OK.
Leave a comment:
-
You really need to understand the contacts that you sign better. There will be a clause in there that says you get paid upon receipt of a signed time sheet or something like that. You don't do work, you don't get a signed timesheet, you don't get paid. Effective instant dismissal. Giving notice on the contract is one thing, doing work and getting paid is something else.
It's a T&M contract. You only get paid for the work you do.
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by avonleigh View PostI was six weeks into a three month contract which I hated. Didn't like the ways of working at all. Decided to give notice, I had a four week notice period so it would shorten the contract by two weeks. Had every intention of working my notice period. But as soon as I gave notice the client terminated my contract with immediate effect. Can they do this? Have had contracts terminated before and just sucked it up as clients can terminate as they choose. Nothing wrong with my work btw, just been contracting for 25 years so have had the odd termination for no fault of my own. But this leaves a sour taste. Quite simply done just to save paying 4 weeks notice period. Can I take the agent to small claims court as it's a breach of contract? Or just accept it. Just seems like if I don't do anything they will always do this and think it's OK.
Can you start the next contract (assuming you have it lined up) sooner, 2 weeks earlier?
Otherwise just take the bench-time as a proper holiday (avoid burn-out is good for your mental health) and start the next gig on the date that you both agreed.
Lesson here: "it's all about the Benjamins (US dollars the money incoming into your pocket)" Puff Daddy - so make sure before you walk yourself out (resign), have the next one ready to go.
Leave a comment:
- Home
- News & Features
- First Timers
- IR35 / S660 / BN66
- Employee Benefit Trusts
- Agency Workers Regulations
- MSC Legislation
- Limited Companies
- Dividends
- Umbrella Company
- VAT / Flat Rate VAT
- Job News & Guides
- Money News & Guides
- Guide to Contracts
- Successful Contracting
- Contracting Overseas
- Contractor Calculators
- MVL
- Contractor Expenses
Advertisers
Contractor Services
CUK News
- Streamline Your Retirement with iSIPP: A Solution for Contractor Pensions Sep 1 09:13
- Making the most of pension lump sums: overview for contractors Sep 1 08:36
- Umbrella company tribunal cases are opening up; are your wages subject to unlawful deductions, too? Aug 31 08:38
- Contractors, relabelling 'labour' as 'services' to appear 'fully contracted out' won't dupe IR35 inspectors Aug 31 08:30
- How often does HMRC check tax returns? Aug 30 08:27
- Work-life balance as an IT contractor: 5 top tips from a tech recruiter Aug 30 08:20
- Autumn Statement 2023 tipped to prioritise mental health, in a boost for UK workplaces Aug 29 08:33
- Final reminder for contractors to respond to the umbrella consultation (closing today) Aug 29 08:09
- Top 5 most in demand cyber security contract roles Aug 25 08:38
- Changes to the right to request flexible working are incoming, but how will contractors be affected? Aug 24 08:25
Leave a comment: