Latest Contracts Questions & Answers
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Should I take legal action?
Our business works on commission paid by venues. We have a venue refusing to pay enhanced commission of £1,000 agreed via email (we have a copy) stating it was not a mutual agreement. On receipt of said email they issued contracts to our client.
What are my contract rights?
I have a 12-month contract with the UK branch of a multinational to fulfil certain tasks at intervals throughout the year for a fixed annual fee, to be paid in twelve equal monthly payments. The company announced closure of the UK operation. What are my contract rights?
Terms and conditions
When writing up a customer contract, what things should I include to protect myself?
‘Unfair’ and ‘wrongful’ dismissal
What’s the difference between ‘unfair’ and ‘wrongful’ dismissal?
Director suing own company
A company director and shareholder was laid off due to bad workmanship and lack of work. He is now suing his own company, of which he still has shares etc, for wrongful dismissal through the appalling employment tribunal system. Can he do this and is this fair - it could bankrupt the company?
Can sole traders work for just one company?
I am a self-employed sole trader. Is it correct that I can’t work for one company all of the time? If so, is there a percentage of work I must do for other people/companies?
Employment contracts for temporary staff
Do we have to have a contract of employment even if the staff are casual?
Advice on withdrawing an offer of employment
Can a verbal offer of employment be withdrawn?
How to change contract terms and conditions for employees
If I wish to change somebody’s contracted terms and conditions i.e. rates of pay or hours of work, is there a notification period I have to give?
Changes to contracted working hours of staff
I am contracted to work ten hours per week. Recently this has been cut to just eight. In my contract it says I should have had a month's written notice of any major change to working conditions, but I was only informed of the reduction of hours the day before it happened. Moreover, this hasn't happened elsewhere in the company. Is the reduction in hours legal?
Hiring self-employed staff
We own a beauty salon and want to employ a self-employed nail technician, on a basis of splitting the money that she earns. How do we go about this and what do we need to put in her contract?
Cancelling advertising - read the small print!
I agreed to go ahead with advertising my business with an internet advertiser. I agreed on Friday and sent a cheque. Over the weekend I changed my mind and cancelled the cheque. On Monday I informed the advertiser of my decision. They are rejecting my decision to cancel and want to sue for their money. What rights do I have as a sole trader for cancellation?
Dealing with early contract termination
I am a self-employed agent selling wholesale to retail outlets. I have been working for a company who now wishes to terminate the verbal contract I have had with them since August 2005. I have their samples that they have asked for back. They owe me £600, which was supposed to be sent through this week by cheque. It hasn’t arrived. What course of action should I take now?
Can staff set up as competition?
An employee has just stormed out of my business saying he is going to set up in competition. As he is on the sales side, he could cause me quite a lot of damage. Is he able to do this?
Terms and conditions for part-time workers
Do I have to give part-time workers the same terms and conditions as full-time workers?
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