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Fix Term Contract - they keep postponing the start date

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    Fix Term Contract - they keep postponing the start date

    Hi all,

    I got FTC job with a consultancy company to start on the 18th of January. (contract signed)

    Since the middle of January they keep postponing the start date due to some "IR35" documentation the customer needs (a big bank which does not accept contractors anymore, only FTC)

    I am quite disappointed with the situation. I switched from contractor to FTC (temporarily) accepting all disadvantages on taxes and salary, but I should not being penalised because on their delays...

    Which options I have?

    Thanks!

    #2
    Originally posted by Londonup View Post
    Hi all,

    I got FTC job with a consultancy company to start on the 18th of January. (contract signed)

    Since the middle of January they keep postponing the start date due to some "IR35" documentation the customer needs (a big bank which does not accept contractors anymore, only FTC)

    I am quite disappointed with the situation. I switched from contractor to FTC (temporarily) accepting all disadvantages on taxes and salary, but I should not being penalised because on their delays...

    Which options I have?

    Thanks!
    wait or leave.....
    See You Next Tuesday

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      #3
      Originally posted by Lance View Post
      wait or leave.....
      This.

      First rule of fight club: Never stop looking for work until your bum is on the seat.

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        #4
        Originally posted by Londonup View Post
        Hi all,

        I got FTC job with a consultancy company to start on the 18th of January. (contract signed)

        Since the middle of January they keep postponing the start date due to some "IR35" documentation the customer needs (a big bank which does not accept contractors anymore, only FTC)

        I am quite disappointed with the situation. I switched from contractor to FTC (temporarily) accepting all disadvantages on taxes and salary, but I should not being penalised because on their delays...

        Which options I have?

        Thanks!
        Keep on "looking" and "interviewing" until the damn thing is signed and countersigned.

        How long is your FTC for, if you don't me asking?

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          #5
          Originally posted by rocktronAMP View Post
          Keep on "looking" and "interviewing" until the damn thing is signed and countersigned.

          How long is your FTC for, if you don't me asking?
          sounds like it is signed.
          See You Next Tuesday

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            #6
            All signed. 1 year FTC

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              #7
              Originally posted by Londonup View Post
              All signed. 1 year FTC
              Big bank sees an issue with this

              Your never starting


              Sent from my iPhone using Contractor UK Forum

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                #8
                Originally posted by Londonup View Post
                Hi all,

                I got FTC job with a consultancy company to start on the 18th of January. (contract signed)

                Since the middle of January they keep postponing the start date
                Either it's a fixed term contract in which case they have to pay you, or it's not a fixed term contract and they might not. Read it and see.

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                  #9
                  FTC's are the worst option of all. No security at all and none of the pay to make up for the lack of security.

                  Late starts are part of contracting, even FTC's. Nothing you can do but keep looking.
                  'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by hugebrain View Post
                    Either it's a fixed term contract in which case they have to pay you, or it's not a fixed term contract and they might not. Read it and see.
                    Not with a changing start date. Depends what the contract says about that.

                    But in general you’re right in that it’s an employment contract so you get paid. Just not of it hasn’t started.
                    See You Next Tuesday

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