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Half way thru a contract - can I leave?

  • 10-07-2007 4:04pm
    #1
    gbh
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    Hey..I'm half way thru a contract, working in the IT sector. The contract was for a month but usually another contract is offered a week or so before the other one ends. But I am thinking of looking for a job with another company. So can I just leave with a weeks notice or is there any legal effects if I don't see out the whole contract? Any advice appreciated.


Comments

  • #2
    bennyx_o
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,323 ✭✭✭bennyx_o


    Is there anything written in the contract regarding a notice period for leaving?


  • #3
    Spud83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,608 ✭✭✭Spud83


    Yep check your contract for a termination period that has to be provided by you or the employer.


  • #4
    Newaglish
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,734 ✭✭✭Newaglish


    If it's only a one month contract, and you're already two weeks into it, can't you just finish the contract? Especially if you don't have another job lined up already!


  • #5
    The Hill Billy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,818 ✭✭✭✭The Hill Billy


    By the time you apply for another job, have an interview, get feedback, agree terms & sign a new contract the current contract will have expired.

    Unless, of course, you are on a 1 month rolling contract. In which case you need check the termination clause in the contract or just don't renew it.

    I don't see the big deal really as most clients will expect that you will have to work a 1 month notice period anyway.


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