Hi,

I have been contracting for a client company through my own limited company. My contract start date was the 14th of May 2012 and the end date was 12th of June (both dates specified in the contract schedule). The contract schedule also states "Contract Period - 1 month (initial period)". So I have worked 2 weeks and 3 days past the contract end date. I have not received a new contract / renewal or had discussions about renewing it. The contract has a 2 week notice period. I have been paid for all my work to date and I wish to stop working for the client immediately (I fear that they do not have the funds to pay me for future work).

I would like to know whether I have to give notice of termination and work the notice period or if since the contract end date has passed, I don't need to work it. This article seems to say that the notice period is now void because the end date has passed:

http://www.contractorcalculator.co.uk/continuing_work_contract_signed_contract_renewal.aspx

Please look at Heading "Extension 'at will'", second paragraph.

Is this correct? Or does my client have a 'substance over form' argument that I must work the notice period?

Many Thanks

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