Hi all.
I've been operating under an umbrella company for several years. In all the contracts I have had I have always received a contract to sign and was able to keep a copy, with all 3 sigs on it (mine, the agency and the umbrella co). Recently I was offered a contract through an agency and verbally accepted it. The contract was emailed to me and I asked for a lot of changes (it was very one-sided and incorrect in places). After some reworking I said it looked ok. The next thing I know is that the umbrella co and the agency have exchanged signed contracts without me either receiving a copy or being asked to sign.
I just wanted to know where I stand on this. Am I legally bound to fulfil the contract based on a verbal "yes" and an email saying the latest contract "looked ok".
Cheers
Paul
I've been operating under an umbrella company for several years. In all the contracts I have had I have always received a contract to sign and was able to keep a copy, with all 3 sigs on it (mine, the agency and the umbrella co). Recently I was offered a contract through an agency and verbally accepted it. The contract was emailed to me and I asked for a lot of changes (it was very one-sided and incorrect in places). After some reworking I said it looked ok. The next thing I know is that the umbrella co and the agency have exchanged signed contracts without me either receiving a copy or being asked to sign.
I just wanted to know where I stand on this. Am I legally bound to fulfil the contract based on a verbal "yes" and an email saying the latest contract "looked ok".
Cheers
Paul
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