As two brollies got told this month, an umbrella company must still pay its contractors even when it is out of pocket.

How to approach your staple document as a supplier; why the small print matters, and when to push back.

An explainer of the 2003 rules, in force to govern agencies and protect all who use them -- including contractors.

Why words are wisest to take care of the three Cs – Complexity, Certainty, Coverage.

How to charge clients a retainer, while factoring in scope, documents and IR35.

When saying ‘no’ is feasible, contractually, but inviting of unknowns, risk, and repercussions.

'Opting out hardly helps to get paid for time worked. But the real wrongdoing is with your recruiter.'