Handcuff clause when there is no client-agency contract

[curiousity]

Thanks everyone - great forum!

The handcuff clause in my contract says 6 months, but I’ve just double checked and I am defo opted IN to the 2003 agency regs.. Does this definitely reduce the handcuff to 8 weeks?

[SueEllen]

Thanks everyone - great forum!

The handcuff clause in my contract says 6 months, but I’ve just double checked and I am defo opted IN to the 2003 agency regs.. Does this definitely reduce the handcuff to 8 weeks?

It's never been tested in a higher court so while people can have opinions until you go before a judge it's not conclusive either way.

Also as I stated before while we all have our opinions until you give your contract to someone who is legally trained e.g. solicitor, barrister no one can state anything for definite. For all we know your handcuff clause could be completely unenforceable so you would be worrying about opt-in/opt-out status for nothing.

[curiousity]

Thanks - spoke to a solicitor earlier today and they weren't aware of the 8 week limit :-(

[curiousity]

Anyone know any good solicitors who specialise in contract law? And ballpark figure for how much might I expect to pay for advice of this nature? I'm guessing that all this can be done online these days?

[northernladuk]

Thanks everyone - great forum!

The handcuff clause in my contract says 6 months, but I’ve just double checked and I am defo opted IN to the 2003 agency regs.. Does this definitely reduce the handcuff to 8 weeks?

Even if it does that isn't going to help much. You'll spend 8 weeks on the bench and I don't think the client will be overly impressed TBH.

[SueEllen]

Anyone know any good solicitors who specialise in contract law? And ballpark figure for how much might I expect to pay for advice of this nature? I'm guessing that all this can be done online these days?

Any solicitor who writes articles on the main site should be able to help - after all their articles are their adverts. I wouldn't know the cost as I get all this sorted out before hand.