Client’s sending all contractors on mandatory leave for the last 3 weeks of this year in a cost cutting measure, except for me and one or two others who are working on ‘essential projects’. Since when was posting on CUK an ‘essential project’?
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unilaterally breaking contractOriginally posted by Mich the Tester View PostClient’s sending all contractors on mandatory leave for the last 3 weeks of this year in a cost cutting measure, except for me and one or two others who are working on ‘essential projects’. Since when was posting on CUK an ‘essential project’? -
Yes, but I was rather hoping for a couple of weeks off, and anyway, seeing as I’m up for renewal from 31 december I’m not likely to be difficult about it.Originally posted by expat View Postunilaterally breaking contractAnd what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Yes, possibly the same one as youOriginally posted by bellymonster View PostAre you working for a bank by any chance.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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