Reply to: Boomed - with caveats =:-o

[psychocandy]

I've got a current ClientCo who have been talking about a contract extension for the last 5 weeks. When I write to them and tell them I have accepted another offer in the absence of said extension, they're now giving me grief for not rolling over and waiting until the last day to get sent said extension. So, despite chasing the Agency, who claimed to have been chasing, it's me in the wrong?

Nope. Stuff them. Its their fault for being complacent !!!!

[Dearnla]

I've got a current ClientCo who have been talking about a contract extension for the last 5 weeks. When I write to them and tell them I have accepted another offer in the absence of said extension, they're now giving me grief for not rolling over and waiting until the last day to get sent said extension. So, despite chasing the Agency, who claimed to have been chasing, it's me in the wrong?

[AtW]

Latest update.
Just had the contract emailed by agent.

See, there was never any issue

Yes, I've just received it.

[ThomasSoerensen]

Latest update.
Just had the contract emailed by agent.

See, there was never any issue

[Cliphead]

So do you stick strictly to the no contract no work rule? I.e. if theres a delay in paperwork and it aint come through be last day of contract you dont turn up on client site till it does?

Always.

[SueEllen]

So do you stick strictly to the no contract no work rule? I.e. if theres a delay in paperwork and it aint come through be last day of contract you dont turn up on client site till it does?

In the UK it's best to.

Any business that wants your services should have sorted it out before the last week.

[psychocandy]

Reworded that for you to reflect your situation

You should be worried. You are currently not authorised to do anything you have mentioned so are technically breaking the law.

You have no contract to work therefore you should not be working or accessing the client systems. Ignorance and stupidity is not a legal defense.

You are acting like a permie not a contractor. I suggest you review your working methods or start declaring yourself inside IR35.

They may be talking about an extension and fully intend to do so but unless it is in writing you have nothing. I wouldn't even take is an implied contract as you have no authorisation to continue.

So do you stick strictly to the no contract no work rule? I.e. if theres a delay in paperwork and it aint come through be last day of contract you dont turn up on client site till it does?

[2BIT]

Latest update.

"Line manager" client co contact called me today for discussing work tasks etc. as he does when he is on vacation - in this call I asked about the contract and he confirmed that he had initiated the paperwork for an extension untill the end of the month.
After that he told me I would be moved to a contract in HQ where he sits.

BOOMED after all.

Just need to get the paperwork processed.

dodged a bullet there, nice one...

[ThomasSoerensen]

Latest update.

"Line manager" client co contact called me today for discussing work tasks etc. as he does when he is on vacation - in this call I asked about the contract and he confirmed that he had initiated the paperwork for an extension untill the end of the month.
After that he told me I would be moved to a contract in HQ where he sits.

BOOMED after all.

Just need to get the paperwork processed.

[Bunk]

So much for the famed German effiecency

That's because it's a myth.

[BA to the Stars]

Current contract expired at end of July
Agent says he cannot get hold of client co contact.
Client co contact is on holiday.

So much for the famed German effiecency

[2BIT]

I'm here a client co office working away.

It's just paper work. I hope.

yeah me too mate otherwise you may be working for free!

[ThomasSoerensen]

so im confused you weren't boomed? or you didn't go back to work on a contract no longer paying you?

I'm here a client co office working away.

It's just paper work. I hope.

[2BIT]

maaan, you guys are easy to wind up.

By the way I think IR35 means jack "£$%£^ in Germany.

I'm sure it will all be fine in the end.

so im confused you weren't boomed? or you didn't go back to work on a contract no longer paying you?

[ThomasSoerensen]

maaan, you guys are easy to wind up.

By the way I think IR35 means jack "£$%£^ in Germany.

I'm sure it will all be fine in the end.

Oh, and the secretary opened up my access card. I take that as a good sign.