Sometimes a consultant's engagement needs to continue beyond the original end date. In Fill, extending an assignment creates a new assignment period, even if it's for the same consultant and the same request. This ensures the continuation is properly documented with its own contract.
Extending vs. editing dates — what's the difference?
It's helpful to understand the distinction, since each option serves a different purpose:
Extending an assignment creates a new assignment period and generates a new contract to reflect the continued engagement on correct contractual terms.
Editing dates on an existing assignment updates the current record. It does not create a new assignment period or a new contract, since one already exists for that assignment.
When should you use which?
Use Extend assignment when:
The consultant will continue after the current end date
You need the continuation to be handled as a new contractual period
You want to generate a new contract for the extension
Use Edit dates when:
You're correcting or adjusting dates due to an administrative fix, such as a typo
Why this matters
An extension represents a new agreement period. For compliance and audibility, it's important that Fill can:
Keep the original agreement intact
Record the continuation as a new assignment
Create the correct contract documentation for the extension
That's why Fill separates extending (new assignment + new contract) from editing dates (update only, no new contract).