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Contractor doctor: am I too old for contracting?
A permanent employee considers contracting but is worried if ageism exists in the contract world.
�y project management. I’m thinking of maybe going contracting to earn more money but am now concerned whether I� �erience puts you in a very good position to get a contract in project management. Kind regards Contractor Do�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Fri, 11 May 2007

Contractor doctor: is renting a home near the contract site an allowable expense?
Contractors who rent a place to live near where they are working can deduct almost all expenses if the accomodation they are renting isn't their principal place of residence.
�any other reason in connection with your computer contracting activities. The property may not be used in pensi� �o rent somewhere short term nearer to the current contract. Is the rent an allowable expense? What about oth�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Mon, 04 Jun 2007

Contractor doctor: can I claim food expenses and without receipts?
A contractor enquiries if they can claim for unreciepted food expenses.
�e towards agencies who do it. Good Luck with your contracting! Contractor Doctor�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Thu, 07 Jun 2007

Contractor doctor: do I need to be an expert to go contracting?
What level of skills do you need to go contracting?
�icle regarding the reasons permanent employees go contracting . I’d love to go contracting for the lifestyle an�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Fri, 08 Jun 2007

Contractor doctor: can agencies change the rate of pay mid-contract?
This agency is trying to change the rate due to a contractor on a contract that is already in force. They have no legal right to do this. Contractors shouldn't stand for it.
�ontract to see if it's there. Good luck with your contracting! Contractor Doctor� �Dear Contractor Doctor, I'm in a 6 month contract which stipulates an agreed hourly rate under PAYE�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Mon, 18 Jun 2007

Contractor doctor: am I legally obliged to train the client's staff?
Contractors do not have to provide services over and above those agreed in the contract, and clients cannot expect contractors to do so.
�erience and a reference here. Good luck with your contracting! ContractorDoctor� �charge more because it is outside the scope of my contract - I was originally hired as a programmer with no�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Thu, 28 Jun 2007

Contractor doctor: can clients terminate you before the contract ends?
This agency sent a contractor home a week early and threatened to refuse a reference if the contractor didn't go. The contractor can sue for the full value of the contract, and he can even take action about the reference.
�Dear Contractor Doctor, My husband is currently contracting on a 6 month contract. He was served notice of it� �rmination clause in the contract. Many contractor contracts include the right to terminate at any time with n� �My husband is currently contracting on a 6 month contract. He was served notice of its end, however today h�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Mon, 02 Jul 2007

Contractor doctor: can contractors take holidays when they want to?
This client has told the contractor that they cannot take off any time for holidays over the summer at all. Can they legally do this? Where does the contractor stand?
�Dear Contractor Doctor, The client I’m contracting for had stated that until the current project goe� �egally actually force contractors to fulfil their contract every week day without taking time off? This seem�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Tue, 31 Jul 2007

Contractor doctor: can contractors run two businesses from one company?
Contractors have every right to run as many businesses as they choose from their limited companies. There are a few issues they should be aware of.
�status on a respective basis. Good luck with your contracting! Contractor Doctor�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Mon, 13 Aug 2007

Contractor doctor: how can I deal with an overseas agency who won't pay?
Contractors who work overseas can get help from industry organisations. But legal protection is better.
�a plane without it next time. Good luck with your contracting! Contractor Doctor� �hen they work abroad, they need to see that their contracts have safeguards against non-payment and breach. T� �Vincent Corbett Contractor Doctor says: When you contract overseas with agencies in foreign countries, you�
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Wed, 22 Aug 2007