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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

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

How to negotiate your initial rate with agencies to maximise your contractor earnings
Tips on how to maximise your rate when securing an initial contract.
�ents is all part of the learning process of going contracting.� �t revenue means two things: Avoiding gaps between contracts. Charging the highest rate you can. Using agents� �Maximising your contract revenue means two things: Avoiding gaps between c�
Category: Articles: Job Search | Wed, 10 Jan 2007

Advantages of using agents to secure contracts
Explains the advantages of using agents to find contract positions.
�r money and a very cost effective way of securing contracts and maximising annual revenues. There are two way� �s of doing your own sales Unless you can secure a contract quickly, perhaps via networking, it could be more�
Category: Articles: Job Search | Wed, 17 Jan 2007

Contractors have common problems with agencies
There are a series of recurring complaints that contractors have with agencies. Contractors should be aware of them.
�conditions. Have Your Say... When I first started contracting 8 years ago I fell for every trick in the book. M� �ck to the client unless they say so (it's in your contract as a restrictive covenant ) and so you have to ta�
Category: Articles: Job Search | Tue, 23 Oct 2007

Applying for a contract via email
So, you've seen a job you like and are going to apply via email. Read about an effective structure for email applications.
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Category: Articles: Job Search | Fri, 14 Dec 2007

Contractors can win public sector contracts
The Public Contracts Regulations 2006 came into effect this year, and they make it much easier for contractors to win tenders from government agencies and organisations.
�llow closely the rules set down by the particular contracting process that is being used. There are five basic� �ay only have a small family business, you can win contracts from government agencies and organisations. The p� �ave a much better chance of winning public sector contract offers. The Public Contracts Regulations law of 2�
Category: Articles: Job Search | Wed, 19 Dec 2007