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Dear Contractor,
Welcome to the June 2008 edition of our Contractor NewsCast. The big news this month is the plan to give rights to agency workers after 12 weeks. Whilst contractors clearly don't want this measure forced on them, there are no signs yet that they won't be excluded. With talks of a market slowdown our features this week focus on how to deal with forced rate reductions during your contract and being terminated unfairly.
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Agency Workers to Enjoy Rights After 12 Weeks
Agency staff will enjoy the same employment rights as permanent staff under new legislation to be introduced this autumn. |
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Half of the UK Workforce Wants to Go Contracting, Ruth Badger Says
A recent study by Vodafone UK shows that nearly half the extant UK workforce wants to become contractors. And they want to make the change by 2011. |
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PCG Commissions University to Research Freelance Market
The Professional Contractors Group (PCG) has commissioned Kingston University to conduct research to define and estimate the size of the freelance workforce. |
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What's Your Tips For Staying Contracting During a Recession?
With pundits warning that a recession is around the corner, and surveys indicating a market slow down, what's the best way to cope for contractors? |
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 Staying in Work During a Contracting Slowdown |
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With fears of a recession likely to hit the UK economy, what can contractors do to make sure they stay in work when demand decreases? |
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 Handling Unfair Termination When Contracting |
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If the client or agent blames you for something that clearly isn't your fault, and terminates you, what can you do? |
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 Can Clients Force Reduced Rate During Contract? |
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This client is trying to change the contractors rate on a contract that is already in force. They have no legal right to do this, and contractors shouldn't stand for it. |
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 Contractor Calculator Market Report - June 2008 |
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Mixed messages from the marketplace suggest a period of economic and labour market uncertainty. |
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