Contract terminated because got a second job

Have any of you had your contract terminated? I just need to vent b/c it really ticks me off. I have been working for this place and was not making any money. The most money I have made in a 2-week period with them is $300. They just do not have any work. Every time I expressed concern about my lack of workload, they would just respond with it is a little slow right now. They asked me did I need more work assigned, and I told them yes, and I actually started receiving less work. They were a small company so the work was not in a pool. You had to wait until the administrator decided to assign you a job. So I felt trapped within my house every day having to stalk my email to see if work had been assigned. I could not make any plans. I also felt that I got the worst dictators. I finally got fed up with my lack of money and got a new job with a larger company which so far have been wonderful. I emailed the other company to advise them I had gotten a new job, but would still like to work with them on a part-time basis and told them the amount of work I would like to receive. I did not receive an email back showing that she had even acknowledged me. I had training today from 11:30 to 1:30. She had assigned me a job this morning that was due by 1:53 today. I emailed to advise that I had a prior appointment and would not be able to complete the job and to please reassign. I receive an email back stating my contract had been terminated. That just ticks me off so bad. I was going to terminate my contract anyway once I had been working with the new company for maybe a month or so, but I wanted to be the one to terminate the contract. She did not state a reason for terminating my contract which I know she does not have to, but I really think it is because I told her I had gotten a second job. Anyway, I just really needed to vent some. I would love your comments on this situation. Thanks!

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gives me a 72-hour turnaround time. I'm a contracted employee; therefore, responsible for my own taxes. I download the reports on a disk and do not print them out.

This may have been around for a while, but I have never heard of it before. Also, I would think it would be more of a local jurisdiction situation than state jurisdiction if you are working for the local police department. I do not see what the problem would be ... you have a confidentiality agreement, just the same as with medical. I will say, he went through the city attorney and others before proceeding.

I recently received my yearly contract in the mail. I am to sign and return it. They have the amount per line filled in. I was a bit disappointed to see that the rate did not change. In other words, no raise.

I will probably just sign it and return it but for future reference how can I ask for more money and how much of an increase would be reasonable?

I am lousy at speaking up for myself!

After working for a small practice for about 2 months, I was abruptly told one afternoon I wasn't a team player, they were letting me go, but gave me the transcription to do at home--I was and am grateful for the work. I did have presence of mind to ask if I would have a contract, as this is all new to me--have mostly worked in-house, except for a short part-time job. The office manager's reply was, "Oh....we trust you--I don't think we need a contract," which really irritated me--what about my trusting them?! Now I wonder just what category I'm in. IC or what?? I suppose I just don't want this office to think I'm a dummy and of course, need to protect my interests--this is my bread and butter--not a sideline job.

I started looking for a sample contract here on MT Stars, but I suppose the required wording varies from state to state. Does one have to have more than one client to be considered IC?

I am signing a contract for work as an IC. It says Executed by Contractor at _____________, on ____________, 2006.

Anyone have or know a website with IC Contract examples. I need to type one up by tomorrow, and I am at a complete loss.

Hi. Anyone know a good contract form to use for Indepedent contractor status using line count or hourly?

Even with a contract if they find your work "unsatisfactory" they can nulify the contract. Even with a contract there is no reassurance that they will keep you and should they fire you unjustly do you have the money to go to court and what will you put in the contract to offset the fact that the "let you go before the expiratioin of the contract." Even with a contract the one doctor might still "pick" as it seems like it is his nature so why take that with less money and still no reassurance that they will keep you. I used to work with contracts but each time it came up for renewal there were negotiations, etc. and several times it prompted them to look elsewhere. Now for the past 15 years have worked without one and barely lost an account to someone else, only death and retirement. If this doc mainly picks at the bill just document all the work and stick by it. Good luck

Can you please send me a copy of the contract that you use? I am also interested in obtaining more clients. I would appreciate it -

Twice in my life I've had contracts like that. The first time, it was a company that promised a wonderful account, blah, blah. Long story short, it was not what I expected. The contract also indicated that it was good for one year. When I decided to quit, I gave 2 weeks notice and received no response, but my ID was immediately deactivated. I sent another letter letting them know that I expected my final pay in full and on time or I would have to take legal measures. I received that final paycheck on time and in full.

The second company where I had a similar contract and found a similar situation. There were non-compete clauses and the contract was good for one year. As far as the actual job, there were big promises, but it was an awful account, slow platform. This time, I lined up another job first, provided 2 weeks notice of intention to quit, and actually worked very little for the final week, as there was a one-week overlap with my new job. I received an email asking me to elaborate on my reasons for quitting, which I took the time to explain in great detail. I made it very clear that I expected my final pay in full and on time.

At no time did I ever intend to seek a contract directly with any of the clients of these MTSOs. I never had a problem with receiving my final pay or having any other problem with regards to quitting, as I made it clear what the consequences would be if they tried such an action. As far as I was concerned, each of these companies had breached a trusting verbal contract, as the accounts and working conditions were misrepresented to me during the recruitment process. The first position was as an employee, while the second one was as an IC.

Don't be afraid, but don't stay where you are unhappy. I doubt that they will try to force you to stay OR try to withhold any of your pay; it wouldn't be to their advantage to do so.