How to Switch Jobs in the Middle of a Contract
- 1). Review the terms of the first employment contract. If your employer has not met any of the stipulations, then the contract may not be legally binding.
- 2). Produce proof that you were forced or intimidated to sign the contract or that you were incapacitated when you signed the contract. Contracts are not binding if you signed them under duress or could not rationally make the decision to sign it.
- 3). Ask the employer if both parties can agree to void the contract. The contract is not in effect if no one wants to be a part of it any longer.
- 4). Break the contract, but know that there will likely be financial and legal costs to pay. The employer may take you to court for ending the contract early. You may lose pay or benefits as well. Consult your human resources department about your specific situation.
- 5). Consult with a legal advisor to see if there are any other stipulations in the contract or state laws that would allow you to break it. Employment contract laws in each state differ, and they each may contain specific ways to get out of your contract legally.
