Am I allowed to get out of a job contract?

Question

I want to apply for a job, but there it says that it is a contract job, with an assignment length ( a duration of 1.5 years). What I want to know is, can I get out of the job if I am unable to complete the full duration?

Answer 1

Depends on the terms mentioned in the contract. Some agreement could be broken before the time frame met, due to some points such as : not proven as you said you were (dissatisfaction), a will of one party with acceptable reason, etc....

You should read the contract carefully before signing it...

Good luck on the job hunting.

Answer 2

Certainly, slavery was outlawed in 1863. Capitalism will demand a payment of some form, however. Check the penalties' clause - there may be a loss of any retirement contribution, x number of weeks pay, etc. If this is for an overseas company, be very careful as passpoarts may get held.

Answer 3

Yeah, get ahold of the contract and read it. There should be some sort of exit clause (probably with a penalty). If not then the contract is void since that would make it indentured servitude.

Answer 4

Only if the Contract has certain Clauses that will allow you to bail early!
Read the Small print!
You may loose entitlement to health benefits as well as Bonuses!!

Answer 5

Read the contract carefully. You may have to pay back any reimbursements, such as training costs, any travel costs or other costs associated with your employment. If you have doubts about taking the job, don't take it. It'll make you seem unreliable to any future employers.

Answer 6

There could be legal repercussions e.g being sued. Your best bet is to renegotiate your job contract for better terms.