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continue working on a fixed term contract without a signed extension
thank you all for your recommendations. I do agree that I don't want to work without a written contract. I will be polite and respectful but firm. I'll tell them I'll be happy to take a break between the end of this contract and the start of the new one should they need some time to get the new...- calder
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continue working on a fixed term contract without a signed extension
Hello, I have searched the forum and the gov.uk website but i have not found answers to my questions so i hope somebody will be able to help. I am on a 2 year fixed term contract, which is expiring at the end of the month. My employer wants to extend me for a further 6 months but they told me...- calder
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NDA - Non Disclosure Agreement with an agent
An agent called me today about a new contract, but he asked me to sign a non-disclosure agreement before he can tell me who the client is. I have been contracting for 5 years, and have dealt with lots of agents but this is the first time an agent asks me to sign an NDA before even telling me...- calder
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change of agencies and fees
hi - i signed a contract with agency X, to work for consultancy Y. Consultant Y sent me on a project to work for end user company Z. The end user company Z wants me to keep working for them, but they don't want me to go through agency X or consultancy Y anymore. They want me to sign a contract... -
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contract review - worst one so far
I've had several discussions with them, and that's exactly what happened. They have either intentionally sent me the opt-out version or have assumed I have opted out, or thought I didn't know what opt in/opt out meant. But when I kindly reminded them that I am opted in, then they suddenly agreed...- calder
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contract review - worst one so far
I received a new contract for a 6 month gig. I have opted in, and the contract says: -I am not able to go direct for 12 months after I have finished the gig (normally, it should be only 8 weeks max, since I opted in, right?) -Agent will pay me only after clientco has paid them -Agent will pay me...- calder
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EB Regs - Agency wants me to opt out - Why ?
Is it something you've done before, and how did it go? Did you in the end managed to get the contract and opt in before starting work? Please share your experience, because I'll gladly consider the same tactic next time an agent forces me to opt out before sending my CV to the client- calder
- Post #53
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EB Regs - Agency wants me to opt out - Why ?
Probably because you make it clear to them that if they don't opt out (of their own accord, of course), you wouldn't send their CV to the client. I like your definition of "of their OWN accord"...- calder
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EB Regs - Agency wants me to opt out - Why ?
Firstly, there's no such things as opt in form as every contract is opt in by default. Secondly, in this example, the only one who is delaying everything (hence wasting everyone's time) is the agent who tries to force (illegally, by the way) a contractor to opt out and requires the contractor...- calder
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EB Regs - Agency wants me to opt out - Why ?
I just found out the agency is a member of one of these: REC, ARC, APSCo. I understand I can complain to them directly about the agency's behaviour, but I'm not sure it will be useful... Anyone has experience with that? Also, I know the opt out has to be signed before I start the work or before...- calder
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EB Regs - Agency wants me to opt out - Why ?
I know they're breaking the law. They called me this morning asking me to re-send them the e-mail saying I made a mistake and want to opt out. I haven't replied. Then they called me again at lunch time. I told them I'll think about it... I'm now wondering if I should deal with that agent or not.- calder
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EB Regs - Agency wants me to opt out - Why ?
Agent sent me a job spec today and asked me if I wanted to opt in or opt out. I replied with opt in option. Then they called me and told me they can't proceed with me if I choose to opt in. I asked why? And they started giving me all the usual bulltulip: because all contracts above £xxx/day must...- calder
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What are the best agents?
Thanks for the tips You may keep your suggestions for yourself. People come to forums to ask questions or help others by answering their questions in a constructive way. If you have a patronising behaviour problem, I suggest you consult the appropriate specialists that might eventually treat...- calder
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What are the best agents?
Cheers for the feedback and the recommendations!- calder
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What are the best agents?
This week, I have applied to several contract roles on Cwjobs, Jobserve, jobsite and even on some agents' websites directly, but not a single reply. I'm starting to wonder if applying online is worth it, or does my application just land on a black box? Which agents' websites are serious (ie...- calder
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