Computer Futures refusing my Umbrella

[tim123]

I think you are correct.

I don't think it's that simple.

The rule says, "may not make taking the job conditional on using the service".

But they are not doing this.

You (presumably) have the choice to take the job on a Ltd Company basis, and it's only because this option has been declined that the 'list' of brollies is given.

tim

[The Lone Gunman]

I wish you guys would do your own research. How can you conduct a business when you dont know this stuff.
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2003/20033319.htm

It is complex as stated above if you have turned down one option....

Restriction on requiring work-seekers to use additional services
5. Neither an agency nor an employment business may make the provision to a work-seeker of work-finding services conditional upon the work-seeker -

• (a) using other services for which the Act does not prohibit the charging of a fee, or
  
  (b) hiring or purchasing goods,
  

whether provided by the agency or the employment business or by any person with whom the agency or employment business is connected.

The next problem is the word "connected". Are CF connected to the brollies?

If you can afford it then walk away. It does none of us any good for CF or others to get away with this kindof practice.

I am also not sure that this doesnt come under the heading of "restrictive practices".

Any legal input would be appreciated. If this ever happens to me I will get legal advice and do something about it instead of asking a bunch of know nothings on a public forum.

NOTE: I am not qualified to give this advice or opinion.

[IanIan]

If you can afford it then walk away.

This is complicated by the fact that its an extension to an existing contract. (A 4 week extension.)

You (presumably) have the choice to take the job on a Ltd Company basis, and it's only because this option has been declined that the 'list' of brollies is given.

Contractor Umbrella is a limited company.

[The Lone Gunman]

This is complicated by the fact that its an extension to an existing contract. (A 4 week extension.)



Contractor Umbrella is a limited company.

So what has changed? Why do they want you to use this brolly suddenly?
Tell them that as they are insisting on this change you want a higher rate to cover this new cost.
Or dont take the extension.

S/He means your own Ltd company.

[TheFaQQer]

Rough, but at the end of the day, you get paid in the same way, so why does it really matter, other than principle?

At the end of the day CF will not be getting a good rep from this and given the choice of agents they will lose business, so, may as well go for one on their list and keep the gig, unless you can afford to get choosy only on priciple I guess.

Quality of service? Reliability? Soundness of advice regarding what can and can't be claimed? Dispensation conversations?

Make sure you do the normal checks before signing with any of them - I always make sure that they aren't being used by WindyAnna, just to make sure that they don't go bust