I have just received my contract for a new job. I am not very knowledgable about contracts, but it seems very unfair with regards to notice period. As far as I can work out, they can fire me at any time without reason, but I have to give them one months notice. I don't want to sign this contract because it seems unfair. Please have a look at the relevant section of the contract below. The company I am working for is the 'Client' and I am the 'Service Provider'.
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"3.3 Client Notice Period: The Client may terminate at any time without cause by immediate notice. 3.4 Service Provider Notice Period: One Month."
2007-01-02 09:19:10 · 6 answers · asked by Aries 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
you can always negotiate it. like you must give one month and they must give two weeks. talk to the hiring manager
2007-01-02 09:22:32 · answer #1 · answered by Jen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In todays market this might be the best you can get. However if you are in a sector that is really hurting for good people, then they may change it more to suit you. Everything in a contract is a trade-off though so if you have already got good working conditions, vacation etc, then I'd consider just taking it as it is, although 1 month notice for you is pretty long.
2007-01-02 09:33:31 · answer #2 · answered by Behhar B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To me this sounds like a contract between a company and someone who is self employed or an agency worker...
for example if i want to employ someone to fit half a dozen kitchens i would get them to sign a contract like this so that if the job gets done in 10 days i wouldn't have to pay for them sitting around doing nothing as would be the case in a 1 month notice contract
2007-01-02 09:29:26 · answer #3 · answered by Paul 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Fair No, but it is standard that they can terminate you with out notice unless your a teacher with tenure or something. However, the One month notice seems to be wrong, usually is two weeks notice. However, this is standard.
2007-01-02 10:46:18 · answer #4 · answered by fifimsp1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A company can pretty much put anything they want in a contract. If you sign it, you are agreeing to do whatever they say. I have seen alot stranger things in a contract than that.
2007-01-02 09:23:24 · answer #5 · answered by I know, I know!!!! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no its not fair but what can u do?
2007-01-02 09:21:51 · answer #6 · answered by tinkerbell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋