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    Default Contract - at Will vs. Length of Assignment

    My question involves employment and labor law for the state of: Connecticut

    I do temporary IT work, typically under a contract. I am an employee of the company and they pay me what they refer to as W-2 wages and deduct taxes, etc. They assign me to various clients.

    The following wording is in the contract and I want to make sure I have interpreted it correctly because I have a new and better opportunity and would like to give a 2 week notice:

    Am I correct that #9 specifies that any party (me, my company or client) can terminate at any time; that the purpose of #10 is to state that if my assignment continues past 6 months, the terms of the contract continue and that the contract doesn't terminate; and that I am not required to complete the 6 months.

    "9. I agree that this offer of employment with (Company Name) is subject to final approval by the client company and that I shall not be entitled to any compensation or reimbursement of expenses or employment unless actually hired by (Company Name) and commence work on the specific assignment for the client company pursuant to this agreement.I hereby waive any and all claims against (company name) in the event I am not hired, approved to be hired and/or actually commence work pursuant to the terms and conditions of this agreement. I understand that the term of my employment is at-will and shall continue until terminated by (company name),its client, or myself. Further, I understand that (company) and/or its client companies reserve the right to rescind offers and terminate employees at will, at any time either before or after the job commencement, and either with or without cause or advance notice. If (company name) and/or its client company exercise that option, I agree that I will be entitled only to compensation for services actually performed and hereby waive any claim or right to other sums.
    10. I agree that the length of assignment is expected to be approximately 6 month(s) commencing on or about Monday, November 15, 2010. I agree that the length of assignment is approximate and is subject to be terminated at any time at the will of (Company Name) and/or its client company and therefore, any advance notice may not be possible. In the event the client company requires my services beyond the above-mentioned expected date, I, agree to remain employed by (Company Name) pursuant to the terms and conditions of this agreement, until such time as my services are no longer required by the client company. I agree to complete this particular project pursuant to the supervision and technical guidelines as provided by the client company or within any reasonable changes in said guidelines as directed by the client company."

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    Default Re: Contract - at Will vs. Length of Assignment

    The clauses you've presented indicate that you're at will.

    Even if that were not the case, an employer cannot force an employee to work past when the employee wants to quit. Under certain circumstances they may have an action for damages, or if they have a valid noncompete clause they may be able to enforce that provision, but they cannot force somebody into service against his or her will.

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