Originally posted by Naq
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Contract daily rate pay cut or 4 weeks notice
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Illegal or not, don't worth burning your time and your brain.
Originally posted by Naq View PostThanks for replies so far.
Yes, I am a little annoyed. A 2-year gig is good but low compared to some in the same location (some 8+). It is what it is but with 3 months left on my existing contract, the questions I have are:
a) Is right and/or legal to force notice on a contract for not accepting a change in conditions? (Understandable at renewal but not mid-contract).
b) Is the agency in some way liable for the miscommunication that brought about this situation in the first place? (Otherwise, I'd still be in contract for the forseeable future).
I'm definitely looking elsewhere now and echoing some of the comments above, a 2+ year gig is good, however, a 3+ one would have been better!
Thanks again for any advice given.
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Originally posted by MrMarkyMark View PostFunny things rate cuts.
It should be noted they do not necessarily affect everyone in a particular org, regardless of what is communicated, because:-
Some contractors simply refuse and they are needed so the rate doesn't get cut.
Some contractors don't even get asked.
Some agencies / consultancies have some kind of contractual arrangement, with the client, which means the rate cannot be reduced.
In fact I know someone that refused a cut and then asked for and got extra at renewal
This was true in my case. 5% rate cut given or notice to be served, one month of contract left with good chance of extension. I refused it and said I was going to look around. It was then retracted within the week. But I had found another role which was only for 3 months but excellent day rate. I had the agent ask me to stay on, but I told them about the other role and I had committed to it.
3 month's went by and small new project was completed. Original client asked for me back. Probably lucky in this case, but I find rate cuts very hard to swallow.“Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.”Comment
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What a tulip agency. So they could have negotiated with you and at least kept a placement...
Only thing you can do is put your cards on the table with the client? but guessing by 'irreversible miscommunication' means you have done that already.Comment
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Originally posted by MrMarkyMark View PostFunny things rate cuts.
It should be noted they do not necessarily affect everyone in a particular org, regardless of what is communicated, because:-
Some contractors simply refuse and they are needed so the rate doesn't get cut.
Some contractors don't even get asked.
Some agencies / consultancies have some kind of contractual arrangement, with the client, which means the rate cannot be reduced.
In fact I know someone that refused a cut and then asked for and got extra at renewalComment
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If it were me, I'd get on the phone to the agent and say, "You've really screwed me over on this one, and it seems you owe me. So how about getting me another role? What do you have coming up?"
This really only costs you if you end up on the bench. If they get you another role, all is good. Maybe they'll get you one that is less likely to get you dragged inside IR35.Comment
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Originally posted by Naq View PostThanks for replies so far.
Yes, I am a little annoyed. A 2-year gig is good but low compared to some in the same location (some 8+). It is what it is but with 3 months left on my existing contract, the questions I have are:
a) Is right and/or legal to force notice on a contract for not accepting a change in conditions? (Understandable at renewal but not mid-contract).
b) Is the agency in some way liable for the miscommunication that brought about this situation in the first place? (Otherwise, I'd still be in contract for the forseeable future).
I'm definitely looking elsewhere now and echoing some of the comments above, a 2+ year gig is good, however, a 3+ one would have been better!
Thanks again for any advice given.
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Originally posted by WordIsBond View PostIf it were me, I'd get on the phone to the agent and say, "You've really screwed me over on this one, and it seems you owe me. So how about getting me another role? What do you have coming up?"
Agent: "Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha" <hangs up>Comment
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Originally posted by le3ky View PostIf there are people there contracting through an ltd for 8+ years, there are probably bigger issues to worry about...Comment
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