QUESTION
Can an independent contractor unilaterally leave a 1099 agreement before its end without any breach by either party?
Asked on Sep 19th, 2011 on Labor and Employment - Oregon
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I'm about to sign a two-year contract with a boutique consulting firm that's hiring me as an independent consultant. They want to lock-me-in for two years, but I want to know what could happen if I decide to leave before in case I'm not happy with the way things are going (but without any particular breach of contract on their end).
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Sorry, but I’m only an expert in California Workers' Compensation law. That said, if you agree to terms of a contract and breach the contract, the other party to the contract can sue to get losses from the breach and even to get an injunction order for the breaching party to perform as agreed. But it's not my area of expertise, so please consult with a Business Contracts Expert before signing!
Answered on Sep 20th, 2011 at 1:40 PM
You could be sued for breach of contract. They would have to prove their damages. If the contract provides for attorney fees to a prevailing party if there is a dispute, you could be liable for those as well.
Answered on Sep 19th, 2011 at 4:50 PM