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Should I continue on unpaid leave or end it?
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...- stit
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- contract advice notice relocating umbrella notice
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Contract Has "7 Day Trial" Clause - Should I be worried?
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 had...- Willy Win
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- contract contract advice notice notice period
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Uneven notice period advice
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 to enter a renewal, and the client...- Arc1
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- contract advice ir35 notice notice period
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Do I need to give in NOTICE when I have not signed any extension
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...- Withorwithout
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Client Terminating My Contract Early With No Valid Reason
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 4...- Willy Win
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- early termination notice terminated
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What are some of the Worst Contracts You've Had and How Long Did you Stick it Out?
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 make you... -
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Breach of Contract argument - Loss of Commission invoice from agent
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. :confused: I've been in a contract with an "offshore consultancy" for over a year, have been through 2 renewals, yet am...- ITDJ
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- advice contract breach legal action notice withdrawal
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Contract canned before start but after financial commitment
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, on the phone before...- allovertheplace
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- contract notice
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Payment in lieu and unlawful terms in 'opt in' contract
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 am...- edan291
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- agency contract dispute legal notice
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- Forum: Accounting / Legal
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Permie to Contractor notice period
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 times for contracts seem to be the...- Daveitcont
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- contract notice notice period
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Client and Agent serve notice but don't pay me - where do I stand legally
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 at one client site, the work dried...- twofront
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- agency breach contract notice payment
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Agency Forgot to Give Me Notice - Do I Exploit Situation?
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. But...- Guest22
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- early notice terminated writing
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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...- tgardener
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- contract ending legal notice pay
- Replies: 25
- Forum: Accounting / Legal
