Hi Guys
First time poster.. so please forgive any daft questions.
I'm with an umbrella for my first contract.. one of the big ones. All seemed ok, apart from the realisation just recently how tax ineficient I am at the moment, but thats by the by.
My client has been very happy with me, and recently extended my contract and also gave me a cash bonus.
All was good... and I am half way through the last extension.
I came into office this week to be told they have interviewed a person to fill my role on a permanent basis, rather than contract... absolutely fine, I am after all a contractor and to be honest, the organisation plans have been in development for some time, hec with my input to..
So its not a massive suprise although some what earlier than expected. My client wants me to finish with 2 weeks notice. My contract specifically states 1 month written. But the client is stating they have a contract with my umbrella stating 1 week, and when you consider they have given me 2, is generous.. if correct.
I contacted my umbrella, and I must admit, I am not impressed, they advised me to speak to my clients HR people direct (when I thought they should handle this sort of thing) and if the client insisted on the shorter period there would be a problem.
So I have done so, and the client still insists they are correct, apart from being embarrased about having to speak to the client about this myself, I am worried my umbrella have agreed to another contract without my knowledge, in fact (Ive taken screenies) my contract schedule still says 1 month written notice from client. My umbrella stated "this is not something we usually get involved in" .. WHAT ! what are there for then, I am supposed to be there employee and despite the thin veil of just taking a fee to process my salary, should be protecting me also.
I know the client could invoke clauses of being unhappy with my work all of a sudden and terminate immediately, but would that wash after months of happiness, bonuses etc..
I dont want to end the relationship on a bad note, but cant help feeling a bit aggrieved.
Has anyone else had previous experience like this, am I being naieve and should just take the 2 weeks notice or stand my ground, probably burning any bridge of getting more work from this client..
Now Im waiting for my umbrella to get back to me, probably to tell me the client can do what they want and on top of that they wont be processing my last expenses seeing as I will be out of contract soon.
Confused and worried Pablos.
First time poster.. so please forgive any daft questions.
I'm with an umbrella for my first contract.. one of the big ones. All seemed ok, apart from the realisation just recently how tax ineficient I am at the moment, but thats by the by.
My client has been very happy with me, and recently extended my contract and also gave me a cash bonus.
All was good... and I am half way through the last extension.
I came into office this week to be told they have interviewed a person to fill my role on a permanent basis, rather than contract... absolutely fine, I am after all a contractor and to be honest, the organisation plans have been in development for some time, hec with my input to..
So its not a massive suprise although some what earlier than expected. My client wants me to finish with 2 weeks notice. My contract specifically states 1 month written. But the client is stating they have a contract with my umbrella stating 1 week, and when you consider they have given me 2, is generous.. if correct.
I contacted my umbrella, and I must admit, I am not impressed, they advised me to speak to my clients HR people direct (when I thought they should handle this sort of thing) and if the client insisted on the shorter period there would be a problem.
So I have done so, and the client still insists they are correct, apart from being embarrased about having to speak to the client about this myself, I am worried my umbrella have agreed to another contract without my knowledge, in fact (Ive taken screenies) my contract schedule still says 1 month written notice from client. My umbrella stated "this is not something we usually get involved in" .. WHAT ! what are there for then, I am supposed to be there employee and despite the thin veil of just taking a fee to process my salary, should be protecting me also.
I know the client could invoke clauses of being unhappy with my work all of a sudden and terminate immediately, but would that wash after months of happiness, bonuses etc..
I dont want to end the relationship on a bad note, but cant help feeling a bit aggrieved.
Has anyone else had previous experience like this, am I being naieve and should just take the 2 weeks notice or stand my ground, probably burning any bridge of getting more work from this client..
Now Im waiting for my umbrella to get back to me, probably to tell me the client can do what they want and on top of that they wont be processing my last expenses seeing as I will be out of contract soon.
Confused and worried Pablos.
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