Cancelling a contract early
Cancelling a contract early
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Hi, just accepted a 6 month contract with a recruiter, but am still keeping myself in the market to prepare for my post contract job.
My family has suggested that if one of the employers I'm interviewing with were to offer me a permanent position now rather than later, that I should basically look out for myself and take it. Opinions?
My family has suggested that if one of the employers I'm interviewing with were to offer me a permanent position now rather than later, that I should basically look out for myself and take it. Opinions?





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Believe it if you need it or leave it if you dare. - Robert Hunter
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Ergo, the agency that placed you probably has a standard procedure for dealing with this. At a guess, they convert their fees to match those for finding permanent staff. In fact, they may even help you negotiate a better deal for yourself than you will do on your on because their fe will be based on this.
What can they say?
Of course, if you don't like what they say then you can get a lawyer. Try and do it the wrong way and you may need a lawyer.
JMW
www.ViscoAnalyser.com
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Greg Lamberson, BS, MBA
Consultant - Upstream Energy
Website: www.oil-gas-consulting.com
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In certain fields, there is better money and more security in contract work. If you are young and healthy, getting your own health insurance is not expensive. Better still marry someone w/ benefits!
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Not always true, some recruiter contracts are at will, but not all - don't take it (or anything) for granted, always check your contract.
Greg Lamberson, BS, MBA
Consultant - Upstream Energy
Website: www.oil-gas-consulting.com
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Cost them several $1000 apparantly but was cheaper then having me as a contractor to the end of the year when they could have hired me without a fee to the agency.
KENAT, probably the least qualified checker you'll ever meet...
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Please post an example of a contract that is not "at will", I am curious of the wording used since the worst provision I have ever signed due to early leaving was return of hiring bonus.
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My statement was in regards to a notification period of termination and to your note saying they could be terminated at "any time". Yes, most employement/consulting contracts can be terminated for any reason by either party WITH notification as per the agreement. Below are clauses cut & pasted from the last 2 I've been involved with.
Without a termination clause containing a notification period, you could arrive at work and be told that's it, go home. It works to protect both sides. This is generally the case, except of course for cause.
In Jeremykim's case, he can accept another position, but will need to make sure he coordinates his start date with his new employer with the termination clause's notification period in his contract. But also, as pointed out above, needs to assure there are no agreements that may be involved that would preclude his future enmployer from hiring him for a certain period of time. That is becoming more prevelant in the oil & gas industry, where there is allot of "poaching" due to an extreme lack of qualified personnel.
5. Term Contract - This agreement constitutes a term contract under which Contractor was selected by Principle and ___ to perform work as described herein for the duration of the __________ Project. This agreement shall remain in effect for duration of the project. This and other term contracts written on contractor's behalf for this project will begin from effective date and shall remain in force thereafter until terminated by either party hereto giving the other party written notice of termination at least fourteen (14) days prior to the effective date of termination.
17. Termination:
Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time and for any reason upon occurrence of any of the following events: (i) fourteen (14) days prior written notice, (ii) death of either party, (iii) physical disability of Consultant, or (iv) satisfactory completion of the work assignment.
Greg Lamberson, BS, MBA
Consultant - Upstream Energy
Website: www.oil-gas-consulting.com
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In fact I think that's been the case with all the jobs I've had so far in the US including direct, they were At Will with no agreed notification period.
KENAT, probably the least qualified checker you'll ever meet...
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Wow, I don't recall seeing one without it. I've looked back at quite a few other contracts I've had from previous companies. Maybe it's the industry? In oil & gas, 14 days is the least (which is what was contained in the last 2 I've signed) and as much as 30 days.
I stand corrected on the "at will" and with "no notification" - can I chalk it up to differences in the industries? That's more palatable than simple lack of a broader knowledge.
Greg Lamberson, BS, MBA
Consultant - Upstream Energy
Website: www.oil-gas-consulting.com
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Might be the industry, could I suppose be the size of company? Colleagues who've worked at some of the big defense places here in the US did have notifications etc. in their contracts there I believe. However, not here in industrial/scientific metrology equipment.
Then again, maybe I'm just not good enough to warrant it!
Trust me coming from the UK it was a bit of a shock!
KENAT, probably the least qualified checker you'll ever meet...
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Even without such a clause in the contract, giving two weeks notice when possible is always good practice (unless you know that you will never want to work for that client or job shop again
Believe it if you need it or leave it if you dare. - Robert Hunter