Learn how to change a job’s start date before or after a contract begins, including steps to edit, end, and reissue contracts for updated timelines.
In this article
- How do I adjust a job's start date before the contract begins?
- How do I adjust a job's start date after I've already started a contract with a freelancer?
How do I adjust a job's start date before the contract begins?
That depends on where you are in the process:
- Before making an offer: Just edit the job’s Estimated Start Date in the job post settings. This gives freelancers a better sense of your timeline
- While sending the offer: You’ll see a Start Date field in the offer form. Update it there before selecting send
How do I adjust a job's start date after I've already started a contract with a freelancer?
Once a contract is active, the start date is locked in. To change it, you’ll need to end and reissue the contract. Here’s how:
- End the current contract — Be sure to pay for any outstanding work before ending it
- Rehire the freelancer — Use the Rehire option on their profile or past contract
- Set the start date