Renewal/extension of contract but no actual paperwork?

[moony1234]

Morning all,


I've recently had my contract extended by another 6 months [and a bloody rate reduction but thats another story].

However I didnt get any paperwork to sign etc.

In my original contract [which was for 3 months] I had a "no notice" clause from my side, and 4 weeks from the customer.


What I want to know is now that I have been extended for another 6 months [until the end of November] do the terms in the original contract still apply?



Thanks

[cojak]

Yes they do.

[moony1234]

Ok, thanks


Not sure how as the original one is only dated for 3 months but thought i'd ask as pimps are ringing me quite a lot lately with potential contracts.

[pmeswani]

Ok, thanks


Not sure how as the original one is only dated for 3 months but thought i'd ask as pimps are ringing me quite a lot lately with potential contracts.

I would suggest telling the pimp to alter the T's & C's to allow you a notice period, especially if the extension is for longer than the original contract. However, they are not obligated to agree to that request.

[RichardCranium]

... and a bloody rate reduction ...

In my original contract [I had a "no notice" clause...

Well, if they want to change the contract to be more in their favour, you are in a position to negotiate. "Rate reduction = notice period".

Don't ask, don't get.

[sweetandsour]

Ok, thanks


Not sure how as the original one is only dated for 3 months but thought i'd ask as pimps are ringing me quite a lot lately with potential contracts.

Every contract that I have ever had has had a separate contract with all the t's and c's and a separate schedule (with the dates and rates) on.

Whenever the contract was renewed it was simply a matter of signing a new schedule.

In this scenario, the same t's and c's would apply and if you want to change them then a new contract is required.

[thunderlizard]

The same T's and C's do apply, with the obvious exception of the end date. So make sure you've got some proof of the new end date.

[BrilloPad]

If there is no paperwork then isn't the rate cut negated?

[moony1234]

I'd love to know my legal position with this one...


As they have cut my rate and extended my contract, but not sent any new paperwork [therefore my original paperwork still has my oirignal rate] can I get out of this contract??

[moony1234]

Sorry I should mention a letter confirming renewal and the new rate was sent to me but nothing was signed etc.


Surely in theory I may have never agreed to the extension or the rate decrease?