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Contractor Doctor: I’m 3 weeks into a new contract with no pay – what should I do?
Contractors experiencing payment problems can take formal action, but it’s best to discuss the problem with the agency and client first.
…s arrangement with their agency, or the client if contracting direct . Contractors do not have any employment r… …ach of contract. Restrictive covenant Most agency contracts include a restrictive covenant that means the con… …Contractor Doctor, I have recently been awarded a contract with a German client for work based in the UK. In…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Thu, 26 Feb 2009

Contractor Doctor: Do I have to pay tax and NI on my minimum wage earnings?
Contractors who work through umbrella companies have to pay some tax and NI on minimum wage earnings, as Derek Kelly of Parasol explains.
…not receive a smooth income.” Good luck with your contracting! Contractor Doctor…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Mon, 02 Mar 2009

Contractor Doctor: My agency has stitched me up – what can I do?
Agents are out to get the best deal for themselves. So are contractors, who must take steps to make sure bad things don’t happen to good contractors.
…ave a bit more experience, or have read advice on contracting, wouldn’t allow themselves to get into this kind… …thout notice . Contractors are protected by their contracts, so if it says 30 days notice either way, and the… …for a client for three years on my first and only contract. After complaining about the rates I was receivin…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Wed, 04 Mar 2009

Contractor Doctor: Can an agency sue me because I went to the client direct?
Contractors can tread a fine line in their relationship with agencies and are not always in the right, as Roger Sinclair of Egos explains.
…nd has been caught doing it.” Good luck with your contracting! Contractor Doctor… …ctor, I was talking to an agency about a possible contract and when they finally mentioned the client, I tol…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Fri, 03 Apr 2009

Contractor Doctor: Can I claim maternity pay benefits from my umbrella company?
Contractors who meet the qualification criteria can claim a range of maternity benefits from their umbrella company, explains Derek Kelly of Parasol.
…any for nearly a year, ever since I first started contracting. I have also been with the same client and my con… …ing. I have also been with the same client and my contract expires in about three months. I am now six month…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Mon, 06 Apr 2009

Contractor Doctor: Can my client have a different termination period to me?
What goes in a contractor’s contract is all up for negotiation between them and the client and sometimes the termination clause can be different.
…e contractor won’t back down. Good luck with your contracting! Contractor Doctor… …the contractor without work for a period between contracts if the client exercises this right. However, the… …I am an IT contractor and have been working on a contract direct with my client for nearly six months. The…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Fri, 08 May 2009

Contractor Doctor: client and I disagree over my contract end date – who is right?
Contractual terms are disputed, but contractors who effectively manage their paperwork have no cause for concern, says Roger Sinclair of Egos.
…in writing in the contract.” Good luck with your contracting! Contractor Doctor… …al that contractors take responsibility for their contracts with agencies and end-user clients. “The overall… …client through an umbrella company and agent. My contract came up for renewal in December, and I have confi…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Wed, 20 May 2009

Contractor Doctor: Are restrictive covenants enforceable on overseas contracts?
It is commonplace for UK contractors to have a restrictive covenant in their contract with an agency, but can this be enforced outside of the UK?
…n of working direct will ultimately benefit their contracting career in the longer term.” Good luck with your c… …f a contractor’s greatest assets when seeking new contracts is his or her reputation; many clients insist on… …based agency. I have a restrictive covenant in my contract, which refers to the laws of England and Wales, w…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Thu, 25 Jun 2009

Contractor doctor: can my agent lock me into a low rate?
Restrictive convenants often figure in agency contracts. But the agent cannot use them as a bargaining tool.
…e Covenants: Part 2 - The Law Good luck with your contracting, Contractor Doctor… …e, because I undersold myself at the start of the contract. I've been offered a 3 month renewal, but after a…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Mon, 03 Aug 2009

Contractor Doctor: Can Entrepreneur’s Relief help extract cash from my ltd company?
James Abbott of Abbott Moore explains that for most contractors ER won’t make it worth accumulating a large cash surplus in their limited company.
…ng to build a substantial amount of cash in their contracting business bank account. This starts endangering th…
Category: Articles: Contractor Doctor Q+A | Wed, 28 Apr 2010