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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

When a contractor signs a contract with terms they’d not agreed
Contractors who sign a contract that includes a mistake may find it is still binding, even if their agent or client was aware of the error.
�be aware of the implications of mistakes in their contracts with agents and clients. In some cases, the prese� �ases, the presence of the mistake invalidates the contract, but in others the contract is still binding. Con�
Category: Articles: Legal | Thu, 27 Nov 2008

What contractors should do if their agency or client goes bust
Agency or client gone bust? Phil Richards from accountants Blevins Franks tells contractors what to expect.
�in. “An agency may be unable to trade but have a contract with a major client to supply staff. If this cont�
Category: Articles: Legal | Thu, 23 Oct 2008

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

Contracting in a post-Brexit Europe: key points for contractors
Brexit negotiations will determine the fate of contractors trading in the EU, although it’s not all doom and gloom, says CXC Global’s Charles Daw.
�that there is no way of knowing how the overseas contracting landscape might change in the immediate aftermath� �specific to the EU.” Will it be harder to source contracts? There is less certainty surrounding the ease of� �n the build-up to the EU referendum was that each contract with clients in the EU would require a surcharge�
Category: Articles: Contracting Overseas | Mon, 18 Jul 2016