How Do You Get Out Of An Employment Contract?
So you have signed an employment contract and suddenly problems arise. Perhaps the problems are personal; maybe the problems are with the employer. If you are wondering whether you’re stuck in this contract, the answer is no—but getting out can be tricky. Speak with your employer and attempt to mutually rescind the contract. Rescission of a contract discharges any duties left to be done. Just as you were free to enter into the contract, you are free to attempt to work with the other party—in this case the employer—to mutually rescind the contract. Delegate your duties to another qualified person and assign your right to receive payment to that person. A delegation is possible if the work you are under contract for does not involve your specific experience or expertise. If it is a general employment contract and the work can be done by any qualified person, you may be able to delegate the work to someone else. If you do so, you should also assign your right to receive payment from
