Should I sign an Opt-in Contract or Opt-out?

[Wanderer]

Instead of thinking others are stupid, you could think maybe you haven't understood the question so that you can avoid explaining what a hyperlink to another forum is!

It's not a link to "another forum", it is a link to another topic in this very same forum sub-section that contains some concise summaries of the general consensus about opting out.

Like I said, I was hoping to get a link to the leaflet (e.g. a pdf) which explains the opt-in or opt-out scenarios.
the only useful information found was this short comparison written in 2004: Opt-in, opt-out?Legal specialist Egos comments :: Contractor UK

That link to a legal opinion from a specialist tells you all you need to know. That same sticky also points out the tip about searching that Northernladuk has helpfully repeated here for to you.

All you have to do is read the sticky. If, after reading the sticky, there is something you DON'T understand about opting out then read it again. If you still don't understand then please ask us.

[northernladuk]

Go to Google and put in

site:forums.contractoruk.com opt

Will search all the posts for Opt. 1900 or so of them. Some pretty old but still valid. Enjoy.

[Dynamic]

Click on the link in my post! Underlined text is usually a hyperlink to another website or page. In this case it's another thread that has been pinned to the top of the forum, i.e. a "sticky".

Instead of thinking others are stupid, you could think maybe you haven't understood the question so that you can avoid explaining what a hyperlink to another forum is!

Like I said, I was hoping to get a link to the leaflet (e.g. a pdf) which explains the opt-in or opt-out scenarios.

the only useful information found was this short comparison written in 2004: http://www.contractoruk.com/agencies...pt-out.html_0/

[craig1]

You are scaring me. Does he really work in the IT industry?

Last month I had to show someone with "20 years of IT experience" how to set a calendar appointment in Outlook. Just because someone says they work in IT doesn't mean they actually have any IT skills at all!

[SueEllen]

Click on the link in my post! Underlined text is usually a hyperlink to another website or page. In this case it's another thread that has been pinned to the top of the forum, i.e. a "sticky".

You are scaring me. Does he really work in the IT industry?

[craig1]

I seem to be blind or it's not there. have you got a proper link to the leaflet?

Click on the link in my post! Underlined text is usually a hyperlink to another website or page. In this case it's another thread that has been pinned to the top of the forum, i.e. a "sticky".

[Dynamic]

It can be found at the top of this sub forum

I seem to be blind or it's not there. have you got a proper link to the leaflet?

[craig1]

If I had found it, I wouldn't have asked it here.

which sticky you mean? link?

ta

It can be found at the top of this sub forum

[Dynamic]

If I had found it, I wouldn't have asked it here.

which sticky you mean? link?

ta

[Wanderer]

What's your advise for a contractor who works via his own Limited company?

Read the sticky.

[northernladuk]

It's not only asked a lot of times but it is even stickied!!

Advice for a contractor who owns his own LTD is to do some research in things a little more.

[SueEllen]

1. Read the sticky on opt-in/opt-out
2. Pay to get your contract reviewed before you sign it
3. Do not start on the client site regardless of what the agency says until you have the contract and it has been reviewed. Clients will wait for contracts to be reviewed if you take up to 2 days.

[Dynamic]

I have a contract that signed it as Opt-out already. I'm asking this for my next contract. Apologies if this is asked many times here as I'd guess it should be a quite general topic concerning every contractor.

I'm working via my own Limited company (consultancy).

What are the differences exactly between an Opt-in and Opt-out contract?

Why should I sign an Opt-in or Opt-out contract?

What I know is that Opt-out means that we opt to be out of the UK Employment Regulations? What are they? any rights, responsibilities or limitations? advantages and disadvantages.

What's your advise for a contractor who works via his own Limited company?

Many thanks