However, there are exceptions. You can end your temporary contract early if both the agency and you agree. But be careful, if you simply stop working without notifying them, it is illegal and causes some issues:
- You will not be paid for the days you didn't work when you should have.
- You are breaking the contract yourself, which means you are resigning. Unfortunately, this means you will not be able to claim unemployment benefits.
If you really want to stop before the end of your contract, here's what you can do:
- Talk to the temporary employment agency and explain that you want to end the contract earlier than planned. Ask if they agree.
- If both parties agree, you can terminate the contract in advance.
Trial Period
If it is your first contract with a company through a temporary employment agency, you start with a trial period. This means that either you or the agency can terminate the contract without notice during a short period, usually just a few days. You will still be paid for these days.
But be careful, even during the trial period, you must always inform the temporary employment agency if you want to stop. It is never appropriate to simply stop working without notifying them.