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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

Restraint of trade rules do not mean contractors can bypass the agency
Restraint of trade is generally frowned on by UK courts. Roger Sinclair of Egos explains that the law protects both contractors and agencies.
�the restriction sets out to prevent, such as not contracting directly with the client or placing a geographica� �erentem’, and is designed to encourage clarity in contracts. Restrictive covenants are in place to protect th� �a restrictive covenant in their agency or client contract should not automatically assume that by applying�
Category: Articles: Legal | Wed, 01 Sept 2010

Contractors can circumvent poor agents that fail to adhere to the Conduct Regulations
Agencies failing to obtain a contractor’s opt-out from the Conduct Regulations at the right time can be circumvented, says Egos’ Roger Sinclair.
�ut, even if they sign a piece of paper, such as a contract, saying that they do.” This means that if an agen�
Category: Articles: Legal | Tue, 23 Nov 2010

Terminating a contract when you have no termination or notice clause
Contractors have limited options when trying to exit a contract that has no notice or termination clauses, explains Roger Sinclair from Egos.
�apply As Sinclair explains, if the contractor is contracting via an agency, and has not specifically opted out� �, contractors should examine the wording of their contracts before signing them. If the contract is clearly a� �actors have limited options when trying to exit a contract that has no notice or termination clause. By leav�
Category: Articles: Legal | Tue, 13 Sept 2011