ended before i even started!

[andys123]

Hi All

Slightly annoyed as I was due to start a new 12 month contract with a company on monday 4th July.
I had everything confirmed the friday before at 2pm
1 hour later i get a phone call at 3pm telling me that the client has terminated the contract as they can not afford some of us
Looking at my contract it does say that the contract can be terminated Immediately.
This was very last minute and have never experienced it this late
I even opened my first limited company up and everything is ready.
Can i legally do or claim anything? I left a perm role for this and was really annoyed when i had the call

Thanks

[cojak]

ended before i even started!

The life of a contractor I'm afraid. Welcome to the club.

[TheBA]

I believe the record to beat is sat in reception on the 1st day, which happened to someone a few months ago.

Hope you have a funds to fall back on to and you haven't committed to any accommodation, etc.

[MrMarkyMark]

Another variation on a contractor theme, have been told twice in the last few weeks by the same client they "definitely want me", then.........

You have to get used to this sort of "rejection", it's part and parcel.

[fullyautomatix]

To be honest, even if you do start on a 12 monther, expect it to end any minute. That is what contracting it about and if you are going to take it badly, maybe permiedom is the best option for you. You get molly cuddled there, 25 days holidays, sick leave, flexi timings etc etc. Although performance ratings and reviews will be a real pain

[stek]

You can only ever be safe when the contract is finished, and you've been paid for all it.

[Kraut]

Hi All
Looking at my contract it does say that the contract can be terminated Immediately.
[...]
Can i legally do or claim anything?

You've got your answer right there.
tulip happens. Write it off and move on.

[Brussels Slumdog]

The contractors motto Tomorrow could be my last day

[Brussels Slumdog]

Hi All

Slightly annoyed as I was due to start a new 12 month contract with a company on monday 4th July.
I had everything confirmed the friday before at 2pm
1 hour later i get a phone call at 3pm telling me that the client has terminated the contract as they can not afford some of us
Looking at my contract it does say that the contract can be terminated Immediately.
This was very last minute and have never experienced it this late
I even opened my first limited company up and everything is ready.
Can i legally do or claim anything? I left a perm role for this and was really annoyed when i had the call

Thanks

The worst which can happen is when you book flights and accomodation and then the client cancels

[MrMarkyMark]

The worst which can happen is when you book flights and accomodation and then the client cancels

Best to try and negotiate them to pay those for you, then the issue goes away.
I have had those arranged as well as all food paid for by the agency concerned, although ultimately billed to the client, especially for "fat rich" consultancy gigs.