EDSGFS TREEDS DWP Project

[Cliphead]

As I've done on the odd occasion, if you don't like the environment, walk.

They won't care and if you're good enough getting another contract shouldn't be a problem. Breach of contract looms because you walked? Tough, sue me, it's never happened yet.

You piss off the pimp? Tough, there are tuliploads of them around who need you more than you need them. Go direct anyway.

Working on a government contract. What the fuck did you expect? Buffoon has it right - "It is official policy of my company that we do not do any government work under any circumstances."

[cojak]

It really does sound to me like a reality realignment of this contract. If you had travelling hours included in your rates (and it sounds like you're hourly paid), then this is very unusual and probably unsustainable from the client's side. If this was included in your T&C then you probably can do something about it. Speak to lawyers (Lawspeed).

Basically you need to accept that the client has woken up and smelt the coffee.

Those contractors that are indignant in this gig are probably new to the life. The old hands will simply realise that the gravy train has stopped...

[MrsGoof]

I like the bit where you are moaning that you are now being paid less for sitting at home on your back side doing nothing.

FFS. If you want to do that then sign on.

[bobhope]

"Bench time" - how often does that happen? That would be sweet indeed. When I worked for any consultancy (not for government projects), any "bench time" and the contract would have been terminated immediately.

[wendigo100]

"Bench time" - how often does that happen? That would be sweet indeed. When I worked for any consultancy (not for government projects), any "bench time" and the contract would have been terminated immediately.

bob, I appear to be stalking you this morning.

I've never been paid for bench time as contractor either, but perhaps these guys are actually permies who think they are contractors. I've worked alongside SEMA and Siemens consultants who got paid bench time.

[Ardesco]

They sound like pemie consultants to me....

[skattrd]

Sorry to be slightly OT but can someone tell me who is recruiting for this one - I know last year it was CP/Ajilon Synergize and someone else ...
Is it just Synergize now or are ComputerPeople still involved as I think am under contract to EDS GFS through CP

I've just finished with Fujitsu on the HMRC (stride) project and we were paid a full days pay for standby (sitting at home) ... which was nice.

[expat]

You sound like a whinging permie.

None of what you have complained about should be an issue for a contractor. It goes with the territory.

If the client decides they dont want you any more thats their call. They dont want you in over the Christmas period, their call - They arn't the only big co. to do this btw, my client has the same policy.

If they built that in to the contract, take it or leave it; if they do it by ending your contract in December and starting it again in January, just remember that the "starting again" is only an offer, they can't make you take the new contract. You can always walk away.

As for changing "bench time" and travel time, I see only 3 poss:
1. they're doing it within the terms of the contract. Well, you signed it.
2. they're terminating one contract and offering you another with new terms. Decide whether to accept it or not.
3. they're changing the terms of the contract without having a right to. Treat this as case 2 (and tell them so) and act accordingly.