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When a contractor signs a contract with terms they’d not agreed
Contractors who sign a contract that includes a mistake may find it is still binding, even if their agent or client was aware of the error.
�be aware of the implications of mistakes in their contracts with agents and clients. In some cases, the prese� �ases, the presence of the mistake invalidates the contract, but in others the contract is still binding. Con�
Category: Articles: Legal | Thu, 27 Nov 2008

Starting contracting without a signed contract
Contracting without a signed contract can place contractors in a highly vulnerable position, as Roger Sinclair of Egos explains.
�end their IR35 position. “Where, for example, the contracting position shows a job title in the contract (as op� �e taxed accordingly.” Sinclair also suggests that contracts are convenient places to spell out IR35-relevant� �Contract negotiations that drag on towards the start date�
Category: Articles: Legal | Wed, 28 Jan 2009

Continuing to work on a contract with no signed contract renewal
Many contractors drift into a contract extension with no signed renewal. That, according to Roger Sinclair of Egos, can leave them vulnerable.
�confirms that an increasing number of contractor contracts automatically include a provision that, if after� �contractors are familiar with the situation. The contract is coming to a close and the client has promised�
Category: Articles: Legal | Mon, 02 Feb 2009

Sometimes agents cannot unilaterally cut rates mid-contract
When agents play fast and loose with the rules, getting professional advice early can win the day. Roger Sinclair of Egos tells us about a recent case
�lfilling their own responsibilities as originally contracted, but also having every intention of continuing to� �ghly likely that any contract restrictions in the contracts with the original agency preventing the contracto� �Contractors threatened with contract-busting rate cuts can face off unscrupulous agenc�
Category: Articles: Legal | Wed, 04 Feb 2009

Contractor guide to charging interest on late payments
Contractors have a statutory right to claim interest on late payments. The law says if customers pay late, they pay interest. Here’s how it works.
�s a payment late? When a contractor enters into a contract with their client or agency, one of the key claus�
Category: Articles: Legal | Tue, 17 Mar 2009

Contractor contract reviews by a legal specialist
Requesting a formal contract review from a legal expert before signing can save contractors from future headaches if something goes wrong.
�ly use advisers with a strong track record in the contracting sector and who have experience of contractor, age� �ealing with legally binding, business-to-business contracts on an ongoing basis. But many contractors sign th� �ractors are so called because they do just that – contract with clients to perform specific projects in exch�
Category: Articles: Legal | Fri, 05 Jun 2009

Contractor checklist for contract paperwork
Whilst contractors should avoid standard contracts from agents and clients, most contracts have a similar structure – here’s what to look out for.
�ct reviews by legal experts who specialise in the contracting sector can cost from a few tens of pounds to not� �should beware of accepting at face value standard contracts from agents and clients, because they will almost� �t in professional legal advice before signing the contract can potentially save thousands in the long run if�
Category: Articles: Legal | Thu, 11 Jun 2009

How contractors should confirm contractual agreements via email
Ideally, contractors should never start work on a project until they have a signed contract, but arrangements can be confirmed by exchanging emails.
�umbrella company and the agency, or the client if contracting direct Rate of pay, hourly or daily, and whether� �ntract? There are three essential elements to all contracts under UK law, and these elements would normally f� �Contractors should always have a signed contract before they start working on a project or at the�
Category: Articles: Legal | Thu, 03 Sept 2009

Contractors need to be careful in email negotiations to avoid early terminations
Contractors should carefully check all emails during negotiations to ensure they don’t say something that could lead to early termination.
�a contractual obligation, this can result in your contract being terminated . So, if your client is itching�
Category: Articles: Legal | Mon, 14 Dec 2009

Contractor contracts: when you need to draft the contract yourself
When contractors who are contracting direct are asked by clients to supply a draft contract for review, they have a number of sources to choose from.
�Contractors contracting direct with clients can be asked to prepare a dra� �should something go wrong. Sources of contractor contracts Contractors asked by a client to provide a draft� �ct with clients can be asked to prepare a draft ‘ contract for services ’ for review. For those dealing dire�
Category: Articles: Legal | Wed, 31 Mar 2010