Where do you legally stand?

[Support Monkey]

No its not. If you turn up and keep working, the terms of the previous contract will be in force.

same here I normally just get a letter saying that the agency have extended their contract with the client therefore my services are extended, no change of contract or new contract to sign, just ask them to send you something in writing to say you have been extended

[northernladuk]

No its not. If you turn up and keep working, the terms of the previous contract will be in force.

I was being sarcastic. Everyone seems to think everything is illegal today for some reason so was just going with the flow.

You are correct but I would point out that it would be pretty stupid to just turn up with only a verbal nod. You are correct there is an implied contract if they ask to you carry on working without a signed contract but a verbal one is a minefield. If someone denies saying it or isn't in a position to give that authorisation you could be in hot water as you won't be insured or covered by clients policies etc. Only needs someone to say no and your chance of getting paid goes out of the window as well.

Getting a letter or an email as support monkey says is the sensible approach.

[BrilloPad]

I am told my contract while be renewed but the contract has not been sent to me for signature so there is no contract in place except a verbal one.

Did you verbally accept the verbal contract? Were the terms and conditions the dsame as your old contract? Was the verbal discussion with the client or agent?

[psychocandy]

I always used to stress about this but now I'll do it with an email confirming it.

If you insist on waiting for the paperwork, then youve no chance with most clients.

[AussieDigger]

That's illegal.

How is this illegal ??? Can you elaborate ?

[northernladuk]

How is this illegal ??? Can you elaborate ?

Read up a couple of posts....

[AussieDigger]

Read up a couple of posts....

Which ones?

[MyUserName]

Which ones?

There are only two pages, read them all?

[AussieDigger]

There are only two pages, read them all?

Yep i see lots of opinions but not legal framework that states why its illegal......something being illegal is down to a specific legal framework stating it is so.

[northernladuk]

Yep i see lots of opinions but not legal framework that states why its illegal......something being illegal is down to a specific legal framework stating it is so.

Jesus...

http://forums.contractoruk.com/busin...ml#post1547366

I was being sarcastic. Everyone seems to think everything is illegal today for some reason so was just going with the flow.