the contract negotiations have started...

[n5gooner]

the contract negotiations have started...



been at this gig now for nearly 2 years! At the end of this contract it will be two years (end of Jan) my manager has asked me if I want to extend my contact by a further 3 possibly 6 months, then by a further 6 months.....

So I've laid the following on the table.

rate rise by x%

Change of working address to different site miles away to I don't have issues with expenses.

Change notice period to 6 weeks from 4 weeks (both parties)

lets see what happens......

[Sockpuppet]

Are you caught by IR35 or not? If not changing the notice period probably isnt the best way to go. Might be better to ask for 6 months of work then you do it as you see fit.

[n5gooner]

outside IR35

[tim123]

Change of working address to different site miles away to I don't have issues with expenses.

And how does this work then?

You are still going to drive to the old address. It's where you go to every day that matters. Not the registered address of the company on the contract.

tim

[DimPrawn]

You are supposed to stop claiming mileage when you know you will be there two years and not when you reach two years.

In other words if you have been travelling to the same site for a year and you get a 1 one extension contract, that's it, you can't claim any more.

Saying that I worked with a guy on the same contract for 8 years and he still claimed travel to work.

[Sockpuppet]

Why would you increase the notice though? Unless you think you are getting the boot I wouldnt want to have to give 6 weeks notice anywhere.

What if you get a killer position lined up but they need you quicker than 6 weeks.

[shaunbhoy]

What if you get a killer position lined up but they need you quicker than 6 weeks.

Then you just leave anyway, sod the notice. After all, you have to show you are in business on your own account. Besides, the agent will always smooth things over for you, it is what they are there for after all.

hth

SB in "look after No 1" mode

[kirk]

Seriously though, then you are technically in breach of contract surely and open to legal repercusions?!?!

[AlfredJPruffock]

Seriously though, then you are technically in breach of contract surely and open to legal repercusions?!?!

If you are in breach of contract - the only avenue open to a Gentleman would be to shoot oneself.

I know I have.

[n5gooner]

Why would you increase the notice though? Unless you think you are getting the boot I wouldnt want to have to give 6 weeks notice anywhere.

What if you get a killer position lined up but they need you quicker than 6 weeks.

I want the increased notice because work is 5 mins away walking, the rate is nice and high, the client value me, and Im enjoying what I'm doing, oh and my parter also is working for the same company...