The old Opt-In/Opt-Out question...

[ChevyChase]

Been contracting for years but have been lucky enough to have constant renewals at a single client. Just landed a new one through a different agency and what I want to know is this:

Do I opt-in or opt-out?

I'm running through a LTD btw...

[cojak]

http://forums.contractoruk.com/accou...ml#post1174002

Same question in this thread.

[northernladuk]

http://forums.contractoruk.com/accou...ml#post1174002

Same question in this thread.

and many others....

[Wanderer]

Yes, it is an old question.... but I'll answer it because I remember when I first came across it, I was well confused too and some of the information out there is as clear as mud, non-committal or pushing an agenda (Agencies).

My agent was as keen as mustard for me to opt out and that always makes me suspicious. If you are looking for an opinion then I agree with this opinion so "after considering the options, My LTD and has decided to do nothing" which is effectively an opt-in. Perhaps we should have a link to that from the first timers guide (or maybe there is but I didn't look hard enough).

There is a poll here if you want to get a feel for which way people go and perhaps even vote yourself once you have made a decision.

If you are looking for the cold hard facts or you suffer from chronic insomnia then you should consider reading the legislation for yourself and decide what's best for you. In particular, you should probably consider the potential benefits of these sections of the legislation:

6. Restriction on detrimental action relating to work-seekers working elsewhere
8. Restriction on paying work-seekers' remuneration
12. Prohibition on employment businesses withholding payment to work-seekers on certain grounds
21. Provision of information to work-seekers and hirers


You should also consider that the legislation may create more red tape for you (although there's no saying that the agency wouldn't require this type of confirmation as good business practice anyway):

19. Confirmation to be obtained about a work-seeker

Good luck!