Hello there,
I am relatively new to contracting, only started last November. However, I need some guidance with a way forward.
Apparently there are two agencies involved between myself and the end client and as you can imagine, the commission is more than 100% of what I get, this is hurting both the ends, i.e the client and myself, specially with IR35 coming in.
Now, the client is ready to hire me directly through one of their umbrella company but I am not sure what my legal position is? There is a restrictive covenant clause in my contract such as "The Intermediary and the Consultant shall not for a period of 12 months following the termination of the Assignment enter into any agreement to provide services directly, or through any other person, firm or Employment Business, to any Hirer for which he/she has carried out Assignments at any time during the previous 12 months "
I have tried asking for a no objection certificate from my agent and he has obviously denied the same.
Is there any way I can get hired directly to the end client? any help is much appreciated!
I am relatively new to contracting, only started last November. However, I need some guidance with a way forward.
Apparently there are two agencies involved between myself and the end client and as you can imagine, the commission is more than 100% of what I get, this is hurting both the ends, i.e the client and myself, specially with IR35 coming in.
Now, the client is ready to hire me directly through one of their umbrella company but I am not sure what my legal position is? There is a restrictive covenant clause in my contract such as "The Intermediary and the Consultant shall not for a period of 12 months following the termination of the Assignment enter into any agreement to provide services directly, or through any other person, firm or Employment Business, to any Hirer for which he/she has carried out Assignments at any time during the previous 12 months "
I have tried asking for a no objection certificate from my agent and he has obviously denied the same.
Is there any way I can get hired directly to the end client? any help is much appreciated!
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