How to leave a contract midway with no notice clause

[Davidjames]

Hi I'm on a 6 month contract with no notice period. The agency can give me 30 days notice while I can't. Is this totally legal? Is there a way to break the contract if/when I decide to leave? Thanks, David.

[covbob]

Assuming this is a genuine request and not a sockie...

Yes, it's legal. If you weren't happy with the terms then why accept them without trying to negotiate first?

If you do a search then you'll find this question appears on a regular basis. Try Google e.g. Google

[bless 'em all]

If you thought you might not want to complete a six month contract why did you sign it with the clause in place?

What does your contract state with regards breech of contract? You might want to read that, rather than ask people who don't have the information to hand.






(Did I do ok NLUK? I tried. )

[malvolio]

No notice on your side is a good thing. Do some research and you'll find out why.

But should you have* to leave, perhaps the best idea is to negotiate with the client, or send in a substitute to finish the contract.



(*There are legitimate reasons for leaving early. A better offer, green grass syndrome or sheer boredom aren't it.)

[Old Greg]

Go for a 20 mile run NOW!

Don't wash or change. Turn up on Monday and say you'd like to leave with their agreement.

[neil987]

Why is it that you can do a contract with a certain notice period and they can say there is no work so don't bother turning up any more but a contractor can't just say we have nobody available to come here anymore?

[stek]

Why is it that you can do a contract with a certain notice period and they can say there is no work so don't bother turning up any more but a contractor can't just say we have nobody available to come here anymore?

Because they've got the money and you haven't.

[neil987]

But under the circumstances mentioned by the OP, he doesnt't want any more of their money.

[TheFaQQer]

Why is it that you can do a contract with a certain notice period and they can say there is no work so don't bother turning up any more but a contractor can't just say we have nobody available to come here anymore?

Generally, clients can rely on the "no timesheet, no pay" argument when they want rid of you and you want to stay - they won't pay you for what they don't authorise.

Conversely, there is no similar clause in most contracts which allow the contractor to walk away when they want to - if you want that, then negotiate and have it included. The balance of power is normally such that this doesn't happen, though.

If you want to leave, then walk, and be prepared to face the consequences. Alternatively, get a sub in if your contract allows that and go somewhere else.

[stek]

But under the circumstances mentioned by the OP, he doesnt't want any more of their money.

No but thats why they can dictate the terms....