Freelancers and notice periods

[chaps89]

If you use a freelancer on a regular basis (5 times a week for about an hour a time) and no longer need to use them at relatively short notice, how much of a 'notice period' do you pay them for? I pay monthly if it makes any difference. Unsure if I should pay an extra week or extra month. We didn't discuss this previously so no point asking what we talked about when the arrangement started!

 

[ihatework]

Many people wouldn’t pay anything! I think a week is nice to do, and if they don’t have anything else lined up and they have been really good for you, then a month will go down very well

 

[Lipglosspukka]

I think it partly depends how long you have used them for.

If they have been working for you for a very long time then I think paying the month would be kind.

If you have only used them a few months then just a week.

 

[chaps89]

Food for thought. I've been using her for about 2 and a half months, although I've known her alot longer
(She was my freelancer with my old boy and then I liveried with her for a while until her yard closed. We moved to a different yard but recently moved to a yard back in her area, hence using her again)
I'm pretty sure if I asked her she'd say nothing which is why I'm posting here, as equally I don't want to over do it and pay an extra month and make her uncomfortable but I do feel bad not doing anything at all (horse being pts hence no longer needing her and lack of notice)

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

I'd let her know asap and give her a week's money if you have the means to do so, in addition to what she will have earned to last day x

 

[Rowreach]

Depends if you want to be able to use her again.

Freelancers rely on knowing what work they have/money they have coming in. I'd give her as much notice as you can/pay her a bit extra, in case you might need her again down the line.

 

[PapaverFollis]

If you like her a lot and can afford it I would just pay the month, but as you've only been using her 2.5 months I think 1 week would be appropriate.

Most people wouldn't pay any notice I think. Being a freelancer is quite a tough gig.

 

[Annagain]

As the horse is being PTS rather than you simply changing your plans, I'm sure she'd understand. I'd maybe give her a week and a nice gift to show your appreciation?

 

[Rowreach]

As the horse is being PTS rather than you simply changing your plans, I'm sure she'd understand. I'd maybe give her a week and a nice gift to show your appreciation?

I'd missed that when I posted above.

I'm very sorry you are losing your horse OP.

 

[SEL]

I'm sorry about your horse. Pretty sure if you told your freelancer when and why they wouldn't want extra payment but perhaps offer a couple of days as a thank you?

 

[sky1000]

yes I think it makes a difference that the horse is being pts and you are not simply changing your arrangements.

 

[Red-1]

I would not expect you to pay anything under those circumstances, I would be embarrassed taking the money from you. If you gave me money, I would spend it back on a gift I think.

It is lovely that you are thinking of your freelance groom.

I am sorry that you are losing your horse.