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writes:I live and am employed in California. When we were hired, we signed a contract stating we must give a 1 months notice before quitting. I want to leave as soon as possible because I have a new job offer but I still have to stay an extra month. Do I have to abide by the contract? My current employer is unprofessional and inconvenient and I cannot wait to leave. I just want to annoy them by slacking off. Thanks Reply to this Question
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reader, alex74 +, writes (30 October 2012):
 Is your contract defined for a set period of time? If not, it is subject to change at any time. Is California an "at will employment" state? If so, you can quit or you could get fired at any time.
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reader, So_Very_Confused +, writes (25 September 2012):
 you are bound by the contract
and you do not want to burn bridges
give your 1 month notice and do your best at work while there.
are there sick days and vacation days you can get to help shorten the time you must be in the office?
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reader, CindyCares  +, writes (25 September 2012):
 I know nothing about workplace laws in California, but I think a bit of " don't do unto others " is always appropriate in any circumstance.
If you had to be fired, what would you prefer : being given a month's notice so that you can look for another job without too much stress, or being given 15 minutes to clear your desk and be out of the premises ?
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reader, Gabrielle Stoker +, writes (25 September 2012):
 Yes, you are bound by contract. Is there a "buy-out" clause that allows you to serve a less period by paying your employer the equivalent of your salary for that period? If so you can use that.
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reader, C. Grant  +, writes (25 September 2012):
 You signed the contract, so unless there's some clause that they didn't live up to, you're stuck. By all means ask to be released early, and if they agree get it in writing. But your employment record follows you for a very long time. If someone in the future contacts this employer for a reference, you don't want to have burned any bridges.
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reader, anonymous, writes (25 September 2012): Alternatively you could speak to your employer and asked to be released earlier.
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reader, agonyauntsanonymous +, writes (25 September 2012):
Yes. A contract is a contract. They may let you go sooner, if they can find the staff. If not, you do have to abide by that. You could always not show up, but it could probably be taken to court. Idk how they would or what they would do though. Usually they have those contracts in place to cover their own behinds. In case they cant find someone suitable in a months time. Good luck.
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