Standard Contract Notice Period?

[TykeMerc]

Does not having a notice period in either direction - and I understand why this is a good thing - mean that the contractor can NOT leave a contract before the end date?

Literally speaking yes and for good reason.

[pmeswani]

Does not having a notice period in either direction - and I understand why this is a good thing - mean that the contractor can NOT leave a contract before the end date?

IMO, that's what it means. But there are some people who would say that you can leave the client with no notice.

IMO, no notice period = you can't terminate the contract.

However, one should check with the agent to see what that means to avoid any potential confusion and doubt. If the agent doesn't know, then you can use that to negotiate a notice period, or get the agent to find out and resolve the anomoly.

Only downside is that if you get offered a better contract which requires you to leave, you will find it hard to accept the new offer, especially if you can't leave to accept the new contract.

[paulybloke]

conversely

Does not having a notice period in either direction - and I understand why this is a good thing - mean that the contractor can NOT leave a contract before the end date?

[malvolio]

Bugger! OK time to use this then...

[Denny]

Here's a clue - you do not want a notice period. I leave the "why?" as an exercise for the reader. Try the search button..

Jeez, does nobody understand anything about anything any more?

I'm hereby arresting you for obstruction and disrespect under the Forum Newby Obstruction Act, 2006. I must now caution you:

"You're not obliged to say anything unless you wish to do so,
but what you say will be taken down in writing and maybe given in evidence."

[G8_Summit]

lI am the police in here....

[malvolio]

Thanks for your reply. I have read through the threads you suggested.

However, I would still like to know - just as a general rule of thumb - what the typical notice periods are for a 6 month contract -

OK. Agencies will usually put in either a week or four weeks as standard, where they put anything at all. It doesn't mean anything, they are just copying typical permie employment Ts&Cs, which don't apply anyway. The client can bin you at any time using any one of a dozen reasons anyway, and you really shouldn't be signing contracts you don't mean to honour (and if you have to get out tomorrow, you can. Just don't expect to be popular).

Meanwhile...

look malvolio or whatever your name is
this was a genuine question on a bulletin where somebody wanted help with a question, and yet again there is a response which is lacking respect.

I am the police in here and take this as a warning you are being watched, if you know the answer, then answer it, if not then keep quiet or go elsewhere if you dont like it.

Ooohh, get you, big boy. The answer was given, by me and in detail, less than a week ago - so recently you can find it in around 5 minutes. I don't do respect for people who can't be bothered to help themselves and still want to be contractors.

And the name's "Malvolio" - it's quite easy to tell, it's written on all my posts.

[Cowboy Bob]

Thanks for your reply. I have read through the threads you suggested.

However, I would still like to know - just as a general rule of thumb - what the typical notice periods are for a 6 month contract - is a weeks notice for the contractor relatively normal? Especially in light of the fact that they have a month in comparison (and I used to). The negotiations have been tricky to say the least so far - this notice thing is a new twist - and I am wondering why he is stipulating it now?

Basically I am really interested in the fact my notice period is a week for a 6 month contract - is this length of time standard when a notice period is specified?

Thanks
C

The standard notice period is zero weeks notice for the contractors contract to be terminated and a month for the contractor to serve to the client. This is also what you should be negotiating. Forget a week or a month, say you want none. Seriously.

[scotspine]

think you'll find his answer was quite apposite for a contractor bulletin board.

[YORKSMARK]

look malvolio or whatever your name is
this was a genuine question on a bulletin where somebody wanted help with a question, and yet again there is a response which is lacking respect.

I am the police in here and take this as a warning you are being watched, if you know the answer, then answer it, if not then keep quiet or go elsewhere if you dont like it.

[Conkers]

Thanks for your reply. I have read through the threads you suggested.

However, I would still like to know - just as a general rule of thumb - what the typical notice periods are for a 6 month contract - is a weeks notice for the contractor relatively normal? Especially in light of the fact that they have a month in comparison (and I used to). The negotiations have been tricky to say the least so far - this notice thing is a new twist - and I am wondering why he is stipulating it now?

Basically I am really interested in the fact my notice period is a week for a 6 month contract - is this length of time standard when a notice period is specified?

Thanks
C

[malvolio]

Here's a clue - you do not want a notice period. I leave the "why?" as an exercise for the reader. Try the search button..

Jeez, does nobody understand anything about anything any more?

[Conkers]

Hi all,

I am just moving from a 3 month contract to a 6 month contract and the notice period of the contract has changed.

It used to be a month for either the agency or myself. It is now a month from me and a week from them. I have been told by them - that this is standard practice?

Is it standard? I know it is negotiable but would like a general view.

Is it usually an equal split - a month or a week each or is it more biased against the contractor?

Thanks
Conkers!!!