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Handling unfair termination when contracting
If the client or agent blames you for something that clearly isn' t your fault, and terminates you, what can you do?
�y simply blames you and puts an early end to your contract. Blaming the Contractor Is Easy But there are oth�
Category: Articles: Legal | Wed, 14 May 2008

When a client unfairly terminates your contract after you’ve given notice
Most contracts have a notice period to allow an orderly conclusion to a project. But what can you do if your client terminates your contract immediately when you hand in your notice?
�ake up the difference. Manage client expectations Contracting by its nature is not a permanent arrangement, lik� �most contractors will have a notice period in the contract with their client. This works to both sides’ bene�
Category: Articles: Legal | Tue, 17 Jun 2008

When your contracting client refuses to sign your last timesheet
When a project comes to an end, it is vital that you get that last sign-off from the client – not just to get paid, but also because you get a final seal of approval.
�All contracts come to an end. Ideally, your client has been del� �ontractors are not employees and therefore have a contract of service with their client, so as a business su�
Category: Articles: Legal | Mon, 30 Jun 2008

Is it worth contractors buying a company car?
Even with efficient, low emission cars, most contractors are better off claiming private mileage, says Phil Richards of accountants Blevins Franks.
�to and from their client’s site and use their own contracting limited company have the option of buying a compa�
Category: Articles: Expenses | Tue, 27 Jan 2009

Legal issues for contractors and agents
What are your legal options when you work with agents? This article follows the process through from the first contact to termination.
�David Royden-Laytons Solicitors Or the agent has contracted with you for 12 months, but the job is only going� �remember: this is not a binding offer. '' Verbal contracts are valid, but it is very difficult to prove what� �tact-First Legal Issue You start out by finding a contract via an ad on a job board and you contact the agen�
Category: Articles: Legal | Tue, 17 Jul 2007

Can agencies change contractor contracts midstream?
Suppose the client wants to change the conditions of your contract? You should be reasonable, but you do have rights.
�ith Layton's Solicitors in Manchester explains: ''Contracts that are in force can only be changed by mutual a� �ther work that is not necessarily included in the contract? Managing Expectations Typically, this will invol�
Category: Articles: Legal | Thu, 26 Jul 2007

Can contractors cut out their agent?
Maybe you can, legally, cut out the agent, but it's probably not a good idea. Changing agencies at the clients request is a better proposition.
�playing with fire. There are three points in the contract process in which you will be offered this choice.�
Category: Articles: Legal | Wed, 01 Aug 2007

Legal issues for contractors: an introduction
Contractors have rights and responsibilities, just like employees. But the law that governs contracting is very different from that which regulates permanent contracts.
�g Permanent Employment You take the first step in contracting when you give notice to your permanent employer.� �As a contractor, you will be confronted with contracts to sign for each job you accept. Understanding th� �n they consider you for a job. If your employment contract imposes a long notice period--many require three�
Category: Articles: Legal | Thu, 23 Aug 2007

How contractors should handle restrictive covenants: part 1 - the agencies
Many contracts between contractors and agencies include clauses called restrictive covenants: they prevent the contractor from working directly for the client and some others. Here's how they work.
�Many contracts between contractors and agencies include clauses� �client and other related organisations after the contract period is over. Their purpose is to protect the a�
Category: Articles: Legal | Tue, 02 Oct 2007

How contractors should handle restrictive covenants: part 2 - the law
This is a largely untested area of contract law. But the law is broadly against restraint of trade in any form, so the burden of proof is on those who are defending restrictive covenants.
�Many contractor contracts include restrictive covenants which prohibit the� �nd increase their margins of profit, or to change contract conditions. This isn't legitimate, and please see�
Category: Articles: Legal | Thu, 04 Oct 2007