Originally posted by Mejinks
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Good afternoon all, my first time here, so please be gentle. 
I have been contracting on and off for a number of years now, and i have never come across this situation before.
Basically, I have just had a conversation with Alexander Mann who have a contract ready and waiting for me, however:
1. They can terminate my contract without notice, whereas I am not allowed to end the contract I HAVE to see it through til the end of October this year
2. I know how much the client is paying them. They are offering a rate which is 40% lower
3. I am not allowed to pick my own umbrella company, I have to use Parasol. They won't allow any different, despite the fact I refuse point blank to deal with them and the way they held back over £800 worth of expenses and then refused to send back my receipts and the distinctly dodgy way in which you get paid with "commission"
4. I have to opt out. There is "no exception to this"
If I don't agree to the above, I don't get the contract. None of the above is legal is it?
I have been contracting on and off for a number of years now, and i have never come across this situation before.
Basically, I have just had a conversation with Alexander Mann who have a contract ready and waiting for me, however:
1. They can terminate my contract without notice, whereas I am not allowed to end the contract I HAVE to see it through til the end of October this year
2. I know how much the client is paying them. They are offering a rate which is 40% lower
3. I am not allowed to pick my own umbrella company, I have to use Parasol. They won't allow any different, despite the fact I refuse point blank to deal with them and the way they held back over £800 worth of expenses and then refused to send back my receipts and the distinctly dodgy way in which you get paid with "commission"
4. I have to opt out. There is "no exception to this"
If I don't agree to the above, I don't get the contract. None of the above is legal is it?
I am the PR Manager for Parasol so I'm not impartial but I'm happy to go through the details as to why we work so closely with AMS and what we believe the benefits are to you, the client and the recruiter.
As many have said already, its based on compliance and a full open book audit into our financial position and practices. e.g. we won't stand funds etc.
I can also take you through a payslip explanation which might help to understand how it breaks down and how expenses are used to offset you tax liability.
I can't really put it here as I don't won't to get hit with the spam stick (unless moderators are happy for me to do so?) so DM me or drop me a line to steven.proud@parasolgroup.co.uk.
I'll send you a message now with my direct line in if you'd prefare to have a chat.
Steven
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