Drawing Up Your Own Contract?
A freelance marketing consultant recently questioned on Freelance UK, whether they could draw up their own contract for a role in which they were working directly for the client with no agency involved. They also wanted to know what the contract should include.
It is not uncommon for contractors to or freelancers to draw up their own contract when working directly with the client and it is imperative that a contract is drawn up before you commence the project. Roger Sinclair, a Legal Consultant at self-employment contract service Egos said it might be a good idea for contractors to arrange their own terms before waiting to hear what a client proposes.
When drawing up your contract it should include a description of the work you will be doing and what hours or days you are expected to work. It is also important to include what the client will be doing including your rate of pay. The PCG have a number of templates available on their website which will be useful if you are drawing up your own contract. They can be viewed here.
To ensure the contract you are drawing up is for services and not for employment, clauses such as Holidays, Automatic Renewal Clauses and Ongoing Contracts should be avoided as these may point towards employment.
Visit the PCG ’s website for more information with regards to contracts. They are there to support all those working within the freelance and contracting marketplace.
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