2 DEC 2008 Article Index / Survive & Advance / Moving On

Break Your Temp Contract The Right Way

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Tempsby Paul Greenberg

Even your best efforts to find the right temp position can sometimes leave you feeling like a misfit. Or unanticipated events, such as a sudden illness, injury or family emergency, may force you to leave an assignment early. Moreover, you may find yourself in a situation in which the employer has already broken the contract by discriminating against you or failing to follow through on promised pay, hours or type of work.

Many things can go wrong on a temp assignment, but it's important to figure out the right way to recover and move on with your professional reputation intact.

So take a deep breath in the wake of that “uh-oh” moment, and consider some ways to end your relationship with the employer.

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