Notice period for Agency, but no notice period for contractor

[boredsenseless]

There is far too much complaining about rights and fairness in the contracting world. Lets set one thing straight right now...

Business isn't fair, Employment is regulated so its fairer but it still isn't 100% fair.

If you want fairness and security and protection from people renaging on contracts or insisting on what you see as unfair and unbalanced contract terms then go back to employment.

Businesses are only as fair as your negoitiating skills, if you can negotiate it you can have it.

Once again IT ISN'T MEANT TO BE FAIR - and that is why you get paid more

[The Master]

That's right - remember you are negotiating on behalf of your business to ensure your shareholders continue to get best value. If you're happy with the negotiated terms, go for it. If you're not, say so. If a compromise can be reached, fine. If not and it is a deal breaker, tell the other party it's your way or the highway. Likewise don't be surprised if the reverse is true.

Whatever you do though, don't sign up and then start bleating that "it's not fair". Your a tough nosed negotiator working on behalf of your business now, not an employee being mollycoddled by the state. If you don't like what you've signed up to it's no one's fault but yours.

That's part and parcel of contracting, and what makes it so refreshing.

[malvolio]

And I still fail to see why you're so hellbent of negotiating away a clause that will save you around 15% of your gross tax bill. Oh well, it's your money.

[boredsenseless]

And I still fail to see why you're so hellbent of negotiating away a clause that will save you around 15% of your gross tax bill. Oh well, it's your money.

Ultimately a lot comes down to you! How skilled and in demand are you? If you can get another job by just letting one or two people know you are available then there is no issue. If on the other hand you struggle to get work when a contract ends maybe you need the security of notice periods. But then are you in the right game if you aren't in demand?