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I recently gave notice at my nanny job, and my employers reacted very calmly at first, but are now trying to maintain that our contract was for a fixed-term and that I cannot leave without "cause", defined by our contact only as failure to remit payment for 2 weeks. My question is for anyone with knowledge of contract law. What defines a fixed-term contract? Is the wording "This contract shall be in effect from ____ to ____." strong enough to define a fixed-term contract without stating that only termination for cause is allowable?

Some more information: 
 My paycheck has been late 6 times in the past 10 months, but for a few days to a week each time, but not the 2 weeks defined in the contract. 
 My employers are consistently late without notice. Consistent meaning it is not uncommon for my boss to be late every day in a week. 
 The termination for cause section of the contract is not specific as to which party it applies to, so would consistent tardiness on their part also be a "for cause" termination? and late paychecks "nonperformance of agreed upon duties"?

Any advice is welcome. I just want to have the facts straight before I confront them on these claims. Thanks!

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