I'm negotiating terms at the moment for a gig and looking to revise the clause about immediate notice due to any fecking reason in the world. I am trying to add terms around providing evidence so we'll just have to wait and see what said pimp comes back with...
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Well, this is the first time it's happened to me during 8 years (and about 10 contracts).
I think I'll push for the full notice period and see what happens. I think they are going to look like a bunch of plonkers if they offer 2 weeks when they already have confirmed 4 weeks. Hopefully (in agency speak) we can 'put this one to sleep'.
I'll report back if/when I get any info.
Also.... a couple of weeks of payed jobserve might just be what I need, find something better etc.
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That's life buddy - just remember when you slip ... (and we all do) then take a deep breath then ...
1 Pick yourself up
2 Dust yourself Down
3 ... and start all over again
Ladies And Gentlemen - big round of applause for Mr Nat King Cole !!!
Nothing's impossible, I have found
For when my chin is on the ground.
I pick myself up,
Dust myself off
And start all over again.
Don't lose your confidence
If you slip
Be grateful for a pleasant trip
And pick yourself up,
Dust yourself off
And start all over again.
Work like a soul inspired
Till the battle of the day is won.
You may be sick and tired,
But you'll be a man, my son.
Will you remember the famous men
Who had to fall to rise again?
So take a deep breath...
Pick yourself up...
Dust yourself off
And start all over again.Last edited by AlfredJPruffock; 18 May 2007, 10:31.
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Originally posted by XenophonShame, but it does happen from time to time. For some people it happens more than others. Oh, hi MF.
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Originally posted by XenophonShame, but it does happen from time to time. For some people it happens more than others. Oh, hi MF.
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If whatever you did (!?) warrants you getting kicked out I'd take the 2 weeks and run. If you haven't done anything wrong and want to make it clear there has been no 'unprofessional conduct' then I'd fight them. If you are the type who can just shrug your shoulders and move on then the sensible and easy approach is take the 2 weeks regardless. There are ways around reference issues if you are worried about that.
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My completely inexpert 2p worth:
Say they are just not going to pay you. Are you prepared to threaten/take legal action? Can't see how else you're going to extract the money. I doubt I'd bother. If you're on site today, take yourself out for a fantastic lunch to cheer yourself up, and then spend the next 2 weeks looking for new contracts on their time.
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try to negotiate for 3 weeks?
if they push the issue - is it worth going to court over 2 weeks money?
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Shame, but it does happen from time to time. For some people it happens more than others. Oh, hi MF.
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Originally posted by abaxasHi,
I got a bit of bad news on Monday, my contract was being terminated on the grounds of 'unprofessional conduct'. This was given to me verbally by the agency and they followed up with a standard letter of termination.
The issue lies with notice period, my contract states...
Originally they stated no notice due to 'unprofessional conduct' so I asked for evidence of this but they refuse to supply it.
Also I looked through my emails and found this....
So the question is, do they have to provide evidence of 'unprofessional conduct' or can they jus get away without it?
Yesterday they have offered me 2 weeks notice (in writing) so I'm confused over what to do... Should I force the 4 week issue or should I just take the 2 weeks. However they will not budge on the 'unprofessional conduct' at all, but wont put it in writing or provide any evidence of it.
Any advice?
If you have permie status, worth asking for evidence.
If your outside IR35, walk away and make sure you're paid for the work you've done. Situations like this happen simply because your face might not fit. Goes with the territory.
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Originally posted by abaxasHi,
I got a bit of bad news on Monday, my contract was being terminated on the grounds of 'unprofessional conduct'. This was given to me verbally by the agency and they followed up with a standard letter of termination.
The issue lies with notice period, my contract states...
Originally they stated no notice due to 'unprofessional conduct' so I asked for evidence of this but they refuse to supply it.
Also I looked through my emails and found this....
So the question is, do they have to provide evidence of 'unprofessional conduct' or can they jus get away without it?
Yesterday they have offered me 2 weeks notice (in writing) so I'm confused over what to do... Should I force the 4 week issue or should I just take the 2 weeks. However they will not budge on the 'unprofessional conduct' at all, but wont put it in writing or provide any evidence of it.
Any advice?
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Help, contract terminated for 'unprofessional conduct'
Hi,
I got a bit of bad news on Monday, my contract was being terminated on the grounds of 'unprofessional conduct'. This was given to me verbally by the agency and they followed up with a standard letter of termination.
The issue lies with notice period, my contract states...
9. Blah Blah Ltd may at any time during the Assignment period instruct the Contractor to withdraw the Services, whereupon the Contractor shall leave the Client’s premises forthwith and the Assignment shall be deemed to be terminated. Without prejudice to other provisions of this condition, Blah Blah Ltd shall endeavour to give to the Contractor a four week period of notice. It is accepted that Blah Blah Ltd has no requirement to endeavour to give notice where Termination is because of gross misconduct, negligence or other unprofessional conduct or behaviour.
Also I looked through my emails and found this....
Random agency person to me
14-Feb
Hi *****
Nice to speak to you today
As mentioned I am following through with rate increase request
I have spoken to the blah blah account manager and your notice period is 4 weeks - Obviously we hope this doesn't need to be used
I'll speak to you soon
Many thanks
Random agency person
Yesterday they have offered me 2 weeks notice (in writing) so I'm confused over what to do... Should I force the 4 week issue or should I just take the 2 weeks. However they will not budge on the 'unprofessional conduct' at all, but wont put it in writing or provide any evidence of it.
Any advice?Tags: None
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