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Contracting abroad: the most competitive countries for contractors
Contractors considering an overseas contract can research their target countries using the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report.
�Contractors thinking about contracting overseas can use the World Economic Forum’s Globa� �kely to be of interest to contractors considering contracts overseas include: Total tax rate (summary chart o� �or with a family considering a long-term overseas contract may be more interested in the education and healt�
Category: Articles: Contracting Overseas | Fri, 23 Dec 2011

When contractors are between contracts, they still get paid
When your first contract runs out, and you're still working on renegotiating it or renewing it with the same client, you still get paid for your work.
�ever, probably be wrong to apply this strategy to contracting. You should take care to renew your contract well� �ou do about the work you're performing in between contracts? ''Clearly the rates determined by the previous c� �Let's say your first contract with an agency runs out, and you're not finished�
Category: Articles: Legal | Thu, 31 Jan 2008

Handling breaches of contract whilst contracting
When agents or clients breach your contract, you should react with notification, and if appropriate and necessary, termination of the contract.
�ittle-Jones Day Typical Breach of Contract in Contracting For us contractors, typical examples of major bre� �them clearly is the surest way to resolving most contracts disputes.� �When agents or clients breach your contract, you should react with notification, and if appro�
Category: Articles: Legal | Thu, 17 Apr 2008

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