I started contracting a couple of months ago via an umbrella company. The contract was to be 6 months and operate as follows :-
I signed a contract with an umbrella company.
They in turn signed a contract with a 3rd party (lets say Company B) which I did not see or sign for the assignment I was to complete as the umbrella told me my contract was with them and I didn't need to see or sign any other contracts.
Company B then held a contract with another company Company C.
Company C then held a contract with end client D.
I've been working at the end client for about 6 weeks when I got a phone call from Company B saying they were terminating my contract with a months notice as Company C had terminated there contract with end Client D.
End Client D want to employ me through another company but Company B are saying there is a clause in there contract with the umbrella company restricting me from working through another company for 6 months at End Client D.
I appreciate this seems a very complicated setup but can not understand how if i leave the umbrella company I can be held to a clause they signed which I was never shown or indeed signed up to.
If anyone can
A) Understand what I have actually written here!
and B) Offer some informed advice as to my situation
It would be really very much appreciated.
Alternatively can someone please point me in the direction of a good contract solicitor who is not too expensive (I don't earn a lot by IT contracting standards!)
Many Thanks.
I signed a contract with an umbrella company.
They in turn signed a contract with a 3rd party (lets say Company B) which I did not see or sign for the assignment I was to complete as the umbrella told me my contract was with them and I didn't need to see or sign any other contracts.
Company B then held a contract with another company Company C.
Company C then held a contract with end client D.
I've been working at the end client for about 6 weeks when I got a phone call from Company B saying they were terminating my contract with a months notice as Company C had terminated there contract with end Client D.
End Client D want to employ me through another company but Company B are saying there is a clause in there contract with the umbrella company restricting me from working through another company for 6 months at End Client D.
I appreciate this seems a very complicated setup but can not understand how if i leave the umbrella company I can be held to a clause they signed which I was never shown or indeed signed up to.
If anyone can
A) Understand what I have actually written here!
and B) Offer some informed advice as to my situation
It would be really very much appreciated.
Alternatively can someone please point me in the direction of a good contract solicitor who is not too expensive (I don't earn a lot by IT contracting standards!)
Many Thanks.
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