https://forums.contractoruk.com/ en Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:06:39 GMT vBulletin 60 images/misc/rss.png https://forums.contractoruk.com/ https://forums.contractoruk.com/business-contracts/151324-right-of-substitution.html Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:17:15 GMT How does this clause actually work in reality? For example you take 2 weeks off for example 9 months into a 12 month contract - you use your right of substitution to sub in someone else. How can the substitute possibly work in the same way as you can as you have had 9 months of context etc ...
For example you take 2 weeks off for example 9 months into a 12 month contract - you use your right of substitution to sub in someone else.

How can the substitute possibly work in the same way as you can as you have had 9 months of context etc

Are clients usually accepting of this practice in reality... even tho there will inevitably be a slow down in this period?]]> Business / Contracts jf2010 https://forums.contractoruk.com/business-contracts/151324-right-of-substitution.html https://forums.contractoruk.com/business-contracts/151323-offered-a-new-contract-refused-then-offered-to-work-both-together.html Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:53:37 GMT I know this comes up here often or at least used to. Was offered a new role after a few IV rounds and got the role, weighted it up against my current role with was about to extend, and decided to stay in current. Refused formally and then got a call to ask if I would consider working both in...
Was offered a new role after a few IV rounds and got the role, weighted it up against my current role with was about to extend, and decided to stay in current.

Refused formally and then got a call to ask if I would consider working both in parallel.

Is the fact the recruiter brought this up any consolation if it was noticed by either party

both are 5xdays per week]]> Business / Contracts jf2010 https://forums.contractoruk.com/business-contracts/151323-offered-a-new-contract-refused-then-offered-to-work-both-together.html https://forums.contractoruk.com/business-contracts/151317-ioassociates-in-bristol-any-dealings.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:14:11 GMT
Today I rang and at least the internal ringtone came on to suggest a phone was ringing somewhere and they were all rushing to pick it up. Then it went to the '...nobody here...' knock-back message. I wondering whether anybody has had any dealings with them? Are they a biggish office that is always busy or is it one person and their dog in a broom cupboard somewhere?

Another alternative is that I have been out of dealing with agents the past 5 years and this silence is the new norm...


]]> Business / Contracts Grah https://forums.contractoruk.com/business-contracts/151317-ioassociates-in-bristol-any-dealings.html https://forums.contractoruk.com/business-contracts/151316-hiring-a-subcontractor-abroad-using-eor-aor-or-b2b.html Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:53:48 GMT
My first thought was to bring them in as an independent subcontractor, with their own agreement, insurance, and responsibility for US tax. My client contract has restrictions around subcontracting and access to their data, so I'd need to understand whether that approval would still be required if I used an AOR or EOR instead.

I've also been looking at AORs and EORs. I came across a useful comparison of the two arrangements that helped me understand the basics, but I'm still not sure whether using an EOR would be too much for a consultancy of my size or whether it would actually make life easier in the long run.

I want to grow the consultancy, but I don't want to create payroll or compliance issues in another country just because the first few invoices seem straightforward.

Has anyone here hired someone overseas through their Ltd?]]> Business / Contracts budgetastronaut https://forums.contractoruk.com/business-contracts/151316-hiring-a-subcontractor-abroad-using-eor-aor-or-b2b.html https://forums.contractoruk.com/business-contracts/151304-azure-certification-worth-it.html Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:32:26 GMT I have AWS Certifications and I would say one a couple of occasions they got me the job - particularly where a certified person was needed to qualify for some discount or other AWS accreditations on a project. But I also found the training material to be reasonably interesting and I learned a lot...
Much to my frustration, there is usually more work out there on Azure, and I have a lot less experience with that. So maybe some certs might help, worth it or not ?]]> Business / Contracts willendure https://forums.contractoruk.com/business-contracts/151304-azure-certification-worth-it.html https://forums.contractoruk.com/business-contracts/151302-sc-two-past-arrests.html Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:46:53 GMT Good afternoon, I know this has been asked before, but I can’t seem to find a definitive answer. I’m currently completing the form, and it asks about previous convictions. It doesn’t ask about arrests, police contact, or investigations. I was arrested in 2022 and again in 2025, but both...
Good afternoon,

I know this has been asked before, but I can’t seem to find a definitive answer.

I’m currently completing the form, and it asks about previous convictions. It doesn’t ask about arrests, police contact, or investigations.

I was arrested in 2022 and again in 2025, but both cases resulted in No Further Action and were closed.

Some people have said I should disclose this, but I’m not sure where I would do that, as the form doesn’t ask about arrests.

Others have said not to disclose it because the question only asks about convictions. Their view is that it wouldn’t be dishonest not to mention the arrests if they haven’t been asked about them.

I also contacted the charity Unlocked, and they advised me not to disclose the arrests because the form only asks about convictions, not arrests or police contact.

Has anyone been in a similar situation or can offer any advice? Thanks.
]]> Business / Contracts Nerozero90 https://forums.contractoruk.com/business-contracts/151302-sc-two-past-arrests.html https://forums.contractoruk.com/business-contracts/151285-when-to-cancel-business-insurance.html Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:19:38 GMT Morning all, I have stopped contracting as at Monday 22/06/2026 (retiring) and will be closing down my Ltd Company. I took out as required by the last contract that has now ended, Business Insurances for which I was making a monthly payment to Markel. Now that the contract is over and I am no... Morning all, I have stopped contracting as at Monday 22/06/2026 (retiring) and will be closing down my Ltd Company. I took out as required by the last contract that has now ended, Business Insurances for which I was making a monthly payment to Markel. Now that the contract is over and I am no longer working would it be OK to cancel the Insurances now or should I run them for a while longer? Grateful for any tips / suggestions. Thank you. Business / Contracts LordF https://forums.contractoruk.com/business-contracts/151285-when-to-cancel-business-insurance.html