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    contract template for working direct to a company

    Hi Guys Any Ideas where I can get a contract template from (IR35 compliant) or how to go about it I am going to start work directly for a small company who have only had people in through a fixed term contract, which they pay via there pay roll. any help or advise in the above would be...
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    Trying to choose between permanent/contract banking/non-banking job offers

    Hi All, This is my first post as I've just signed up because I'm in a kind of desperate situation in terms of choosing a job. My background is software development in investment banking recently working for Morgan Stanley and before that Barclays Capital (both permanent roles in Canary Wharf)...
  3. Camel

    What value is there to a contract; in the event of not enough hours of work ?

    I'd be interested to hear what others think the recourse if any is when work dries up partway through a contract. I am not moaning about such a situation, simply trying to understand how others have dealt with it short of simply moving on. Obviously it would be unwise to state minimum hours...
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    No Actual Contract?

    Hi all, I've just secured 3 weeks work from a mate who is an IT manager at a law firm. He hasn't actually written up a contract. Is this a problem with it only being 3 weeks? Will this land me in bother if I ever get investigated by IR35? If yes to either does anyone know where I can get a...
  5. The Spartan

    Contract Review

    Has anyone had their contract reviewed to see if it is outside of IR35 and if so did they find it particularly useful and would you recommend it?
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    I was promised that my contract is to be extended but hasn't yet so what to do now?

    My contract ends this week and my manager said they'd like me to stay for few more weeks to complete the work, however, they haven't confirmed it with the agency yet. I asked the agency to contact the client and the agency said he has booked a call with the client for in mid next week to sort...
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    Approaching two years in my current contract

    I am approaching to two years in my current contract. I am not sure how my expenses and ltd company will be effected? Also I am MSA not FTC. This is another thing I don't get it... What is the difference between MSA and FTC and how it can have an effect on two years rule? Cheers
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    Switching recruitment agency while working for same client

    Hi, I basically want to change my recruitment agency but not place of work (client). I am IT contractor and operating through limited company. Is this doable? If it's not doable with my current limited company can I make a new limited company and then change agencies and do a cotract with a...
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    Contracting in Amsterdam – Payroll rates validation

    Hi ContractorUK Forum, I am in the process of taking a contract in Amsterdam (6 months) for the first time. Having to put a lot of trust in the agency and payroll company. Please can someone validate that I am not being ripped off. Payroll company monthly fee (includes 30% application)...
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    An actual business contract

    So I went to an interview today after a call from an agent who told me very little about the client. It turns out that the client don't want to risk a failed project so wanted some incentive for actually delivering the project and actually would prefer to deal on actual deliverables (the...
  11. D

    What If Agency Doesn't Agree to Amend the Contract?

    I sent my contract to be reviewed by an assessment center and it failed IR35. In the contract with regard to the substitution, it says that "The consultancy (me) should give 7 days notice in advance to introduce a substitution and the agency or client in its sole discretion can refuse any...
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    My agency hasn't paid me, what can I do?

    My contracted ended last month and my agency hasn't paid me yet and have kept 2 months worth of contract where they were supposed to pay me 3 weeks ago. I contacted them and they gave no proper response. What can I do about it? taking them to court?! reporting them to bailiffs? Please help...
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    Mass Apply or Quality Apply?

    Which way provides you a better chance of getting a contract quickly, mass apply or quality apply? By Mass apply I mean just having a generic CV and sending it to all the relevant job adverts you see quickly. Quality apply means that writing a specific CV for each job advert, then applying for...
  14. D

    What does Opt Out Mean in a Contract?

    My agency has given me a new contract and there is an "Opt Out" section. Should I sign this? what does it mean? I read from here but didn't understand much what it means in my case. Many thanks,
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    Contract problem - indemnify.

    Hi, I am new to the forum so welcome everyone. I am working as IT contractor for "Company A". They asked me to sign data protection policy. But one of the paragraphs worries me: "All contractors, consultants, partners or other servants or agents of Company A must: - Allow data protection...
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    new contract with revenue split, how should it be worked out?

    Hi I'm just about to leave my full time job for a new contract job with another company but I've arranged (in theory at least) with my old employer to provide a minimal amount of hours a week support along with some proceeds from the revenue of the product that I helped produce. I'm...
  17. Notascooby

    Change in Notice Period During Current Contract

    Hi, Newbie to contracting and on my first contract and having extended already. Recently I was informed by the agency the client wished to go to a no notice contract with a one week notice period for themselves. This is a bit of a change from the current 30 days each in my current contract. As...
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    Contract ended - 'not the right skills'

    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 fasioned buyer" (I have never been a...
  19. ContractTester

    The contract from hell that I worked on 20 years ago in Australia

    This is about a contract that I worked on 20 years ago in Australia. What a nightmare. Some background ... 1. The boss was a german guy who was a very stressed out team leader with a humour bypass , and we used to enjoy giving him mock nazi salutes (behind his back when he wasnt looking) 2...
  20. R

    Getting out of Recruitment Consultant Contract

    I'm currently contracting through the recruitment contsultant who found my current contract for me. I've signed a 'service agreement' and my client pays the recruitment consultant and they pay me, skimming off a nice big fat slice of my dayrate for themselves. How do I get rid of these...

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