Yet another Notice Question

[pmeswani]

But his contract is with the agent so if the client says it it means nothing surely?

Technically correct. But it can be seen as pre-approval of any timesheet the client is willing (or not) sign for the departed contractor. However, it maybe an IR35 indicator, so may not ne a good idea.

[SueEllen]

Technically correct. But it can be seen as pre-approval of any timesheet the client is willing (or not) sign for the departed contractor. However, it maybe an IR35 indicator, so may not ne a good idea.

It depends on the wording in the contract.

What other clauses are the termination clauses linked to?

[pmeswani]

It depends on the wording in the contract.

What other clauses are the termination clauses linked to?

Indeed.

[malvolio]

Indeed.

Let's see: Force Majeure, Mutuality of Obligation, Proof of work delivered, Early termination by the client for any cause... there are others around misconduct, performance and non-delivery but probably not so relevant here.

Seriously, you want contractor level income, think like a contractor and accept part of that higher rate is to cover risks such as work drying up early. Clients hire contractors because they are disposable. Sh!t happens, get on with the next one.

[SueEllen]

Let's see: Force Majeure, Mutuality of Obligation, Proof of work delivered, Early termination by the client for any cause... there are others around misconduct, performance and non-delivery but probably not so relevant here.

Some of my contracts have not had that clause in and in others I make sure it is altered so I can be terminated early but there must be a clear reason.

Seriously, you want contractor level income, think like a contractor and accept part of that higher rate is to cover risks such as work drying up early. Clients hire contractors because they are disposable. Sh!t happens, get on with the next one.

There other clauses I don't allow in my contracts. I've had more than one agent who weren't clued up on things like H&S regulations who though that stating they didn't apply to me was OK. Funny thing is this often contradicted the clients' induction booklet....

[CloudWalker]

Happened to me on Friday too!
Agent said they should have contacted them first to give notice. Then the agency will had a record of formal notice rather than verbal notice.
I just feel the Contract market is very unstable right now

[SueEllen]

Happened to me on Friday too!
Agent said they should have contacted them first to give notice. Then the agency will had a record of formal notice rather than verbal notice.
I just feel the Contract market is very unstable right now

It's more polite to tell you informally then tell the agency formally as you are working directly with the client.