2 contractors bite the bullet

[donaldduke]

I can't understand why contractors don't ask "how long an initial contrat are you offering" at the interview (sorry, sales presentation).

tim

Another one to ask: "How much has the agency put me in at".

This will normally be on the cover of the CV. And you might see it as you
walk into the room or when its in the interviewers hand. Or when they leave
the room to get you a drink or when they leave while you do a technical test.

But if you dont get a chance to see it you can just ask..

[expat]

But was the contract not for 6 months?
Bit of tough tulip for the agent, but the agency contract with the client is not really relevant to the agency's contract with the supplier.
On what grounds would the agency be able to disregard the contract, just because they f*cked up? Surely there must be some kind of legal recompense available to those suppliers who signed a contract in good faith for six months.

I would suppose that there is something in there about the agent being able to terminate the contract without notice if the client no longer requires the contractor's services?

[premiere]

I would suppose that there is something in there about the agent being able to terminate the contract without notice if the client no longer requires the contractor's services?

Indeed there is.

[Dundeegeorge]

Well it's a good non-IR35 pointer I suppose

I would suppose that there is something in there about the agent being able to terminate the contract without notice if the client no longer requires the contractor's services?

but surely the agency can be sued for fraud, after all, they never had 6 months to offer the supplier, but nonetheless signed a contract (you know, legally binding document) to the effect that they did?