Not Happy with Entire Contract Terms

[northernladuk]

Panic over, well hopefully. I've just been in touch with the Agent who said they have different versions of the contract and they will send me out a more IR35 friendly version and if I have any more changes they would happy to look at it. We shall see.

One thing I did find interesting is their argument for sending out a specific opt-out contract without having a separate opt-in/opt-out agreement prior to the interview is that this is client driven, ie, the client has advised that they only want suppliers/consultants who have opted out. Surely this can't be legal.

As Mal hasn't stepped in I shall assume his role for a second...

<Mal Mode> Remember the contract means nothing in an investigation... It is the working practices they will score you regardless of how 'friendly' the contract is </mal mode>

[neilmcl]

Don't worry I'm well aware of the contract having to reflect the reality on the ground, which I've been asurred it does.