ClientCo perks - can a contractor accept them?

[LondonManc]

I've seen similar things where the ClientCo has struggled to fill a perm role and gets a contractor in because the internal client/regulator needs the project doing and the job spec is a cut and paste from the perm one where they've just lazily cut out the actual remuneration bits (pension/bonus/etc.).

As others have said, if the facilities are free to all (including other consultants rather than just contractors) then they're safer.

Personally, I don't see car parking as an issue whereas I'd be more cautious of the gym and discounts. We've got a gym on site, for example, and there are different rates for perms and contractors.

Anything that says "staff discount" has a f**k off huge clue in the name. HTHBIDI

[northernladuk]

Just be wary about one of the better permie perks.. Chasing the permie totty round. We've just had a contractor let go for that. Might not affect your IR35 position but it's still definitely not for contractors.

[LondonManc]

Just be wary about one of the better permie perks.. Chasing the permie totty round. We've just had a contractor let go for that. Might not affect your IR35 position but it's still definitely not for contractors.

Sounds a bit rapey. Do tell.

[northernladuk]

Sounds a bit rapey. Do tell.

Don't really know. One day contractor is in, next he's not. Rumour is unwanted attention or said something inappropriate to a permie. Didn't seem too serious as no fuss was made but being a contractor he's gone.