Should I continue on unpaid leave or end it?

[stit]

Through XYZ umbrella company and ABC recruiter I was working for EFG company.
EFG company did not renew the contract after the contract period. So, after the contract, I left the UK and now planning to pick up a permanent role for sometime in the home country. I may return back to UK in an year...

[Willy Win]

Received a new contract for review today. 6 months, 1 week's notice either side but with a trial period of 7 days on the schedule.

Not seen a contract ever with a trial period specified, and as this is a company I have not worked with before am a bit uneasy. This is via an agency - anyone...

[Arc1]

Hi,

In my existing contract I had the agency amend the notice period from 20 days client, 10 days contractor, to which the client agreed on a 20/20 even split.

I requested this as I believed an even period would be better for outside IR35 purposes

I am about...

[Withorwithout]

My contract ended last week 25th Jan 2019. The agency had informed me earlier that there would be an extension in place however did not receive any formal extension contract even in the last hours of 25th. I called my agency up and they said that it will come through shortly , however i mentioned i...

[Willy Win]

I know as a contractor if the client decides to get rid of you early then that's their prerogative but, all the same, is it normal and common for them to do this with no real justification?

Two and a half months into a 10 month contract I've just been given the news that I'be been served...

[Willy Win]

Posting this out of curiosity and always interesting to gage how reliable/determined/committed/professional/crazy/desperate us contractors can be. So what's the worst contract or what have been the worst contracts you've ever had, why , and how long did you stick it out for?

Did it...

[ITDJ]

I've read a lot of posts on here, looking to answer the question myself but have been unable to find a similar situation. Please don't flame me as I have tried, honest.

I've been in a contract with an "offshore consultancy" for over a year, have been through 2 renewals,...

[allovertheplace]

Hello,

This board is full of good, interesting info. Already determined that any concept of notice period is nonsense, even though it specifies it (and actually exists only to confuse and serves the agency only).

Just got canned today, the day the contract due to start,...

[edan291]

Hi, I'll try and keep this as brief as possible as I have a habit of writing too much sometimes

My background: Professional contractor / senior developer with 17 years solid experience. I have a good reputation within the industry for being a pleasant and reliable worker, and as such...

[Daveitcont]

Hi all,

I am a permie hoping to move into contracting. I'm a bit uncertain about one thing though, my notice period.

I have a 4 week notice period with my job but I can't hand my notice in without having somewhere to go (mortgage, bills etc).

Quick start...

[twofront]

Hi,

I wonder if this has ever happened to anyone one here:

I'm a freelance IT contractor and have been for over 10 years. I signed a 6 month contract in January with a consultancy (thru a well known agency) this year due to expire in August.

After 3 months...

[Guest22]

I have an urgent situation that has come to a head today.

I work for an investment bank in the City as a contractor via an agency. My manager gave me verbal notice on 19 November to end my contract (due to cutbacks) but said he would try to extend how long I can say as long as possible....

[tgardener]

Hi,

I'm having a prolonged discussion around obtaining payment in lew of notice. Facts are:
* Interviewed, Presented and detailed my approach for role
* Started 4th month
* Ended 15th month
* 1 week into contract, manager stated tht "she wanted an old...