Please read this agreement carefully before continuing. This is a Contractor Agreement between you and Hale Staffing Ltd. It outlines the terms of engagement for all contractors. Please review all sections carefully before proceeding. If there are any terms you wish to discuss, please contact us before continuing. To complete registration as a contractor with Hale Staffing Ltd, you must confirm your agreement by ticking the acceptance box and providing your electronic signature in the next section.
This Agreement is made between Hale Staffing Ltd (“the Company”) and [Contractor Name on the Agreement Form] (“the Contractor”) and sets out the terms under which the Contractor will provide services to the Company.
1. ENGAGEMENT
You confirm you are engaged as an independent contractor by Hale Staffing Ltd to provide training and professional services as outlined in Schedule A or agreed separately. This agreement does not create an employer-employee relationship, partnership, or agency arrangement.
2. TERM
This Agreement shall commence on acceptance and continue until terminated by either party in accordance with Clause 10.
3. SERVICES AND OBLIGATIONS
3.1 You agree to deliver professional training services to the Company's clients as instructed, maintaining the highest standards and complying with all relevant laws and company policies.
3.2 Specific training services, including description, client organisation, dates, duration, location, and delivery method, will be detailed in separate engagement letters or schedules for each assignment.
3.3 You warrant that you possess all necessary qualifications, skills, and experience to perform the services professionally and competently.
4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS
4.1 You acknowledge you are engaged as an independent contractor and not an employee, partner, or agent of Hale Staffing Ltd.
4.2 As an independent contractor, you are responsible for:
- All tax obligations including Income Tax and National Insurance contributions
- Determining the method and manner of service delivery
- Your own professional development and training
- Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
4.3 You are not entitled to employee benefits, including holiday pay, sick pay, pension contributions, or other statutory benefits.
5. PAYMENT AND FEES
5.1 Training fees will be as agreed separately for each engagement and confirmed in writing prior to commencement of services.
5.2 Payment terms, including rates and schedules, shall be agreed separately and payments processed through Hale Staffing Ltd's payment system within 30 days of invoice submission.
5.3 You acknowledge responsibility for all applicable taxes, National Insurance, and statutory contributions.
5.4 Treatment of expenses, whether included in fees or reimbursable, will be confirmed in writing for each engagement.
6. CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-DISCLOSURE
6.1 You must keep all confidential information regarding the Company, its clients, employees, contractors, business methods, procedures, and projects strictly confidential during and after the term of this Agreement unless legally required to disclose.
6.2 You shall not:
- Discuss Company procedures, systems, or business practices with third parties
- Share client information with other contractors or external parties
- Use confidential information for your own benefit or that of others
- Remove or copy any confidential documents or materials
6.3 This obligation survives termination of this Agreement and continues indefinitely.
7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
7.1 All work products, documents, reports, training materials, and other materials created or produced specifically for clients under this Agreement are the property of Hale Staffing Ltd unless otherwise agreed in writing.
7.2 You retain ownership of pre-existing intellectual property and general methodologies brought to the engagement.
8. NON-SOLICITATION / ANTI-POACHING
8.1 You agree that during the term of this Agreement and for a period of 12 months after termination, you will not:
- Solicit, engage, or accept business from any employer, employee, client, learner, or organisation introduced to you by Hale Staffing Ltd without prior written consent
- Circumvent or undercut Hale Staffing Ltd by making private arrangements or side deals that divert business or avoid Company fees
- Employ, engage, or attempt to solicit any current or former employees, contractors, or associates of Hale Staffing Ltd
8.2 Client Protection: Clients introduced to you shall not directly engage your services without the Company's written consent during the 12-month post-termination period.
8.3 Dispute Resolution: Any dispute arising from a breach of this clause shall, in the first instance, be referred to mediation or arbitration in good faith before pursuing formal legal action.
9. LIABILITY AND INSURANCE
9.1 Insurance Coverage:
- The Company maintains comprehensive Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance
- It is preferred that Contractors maintain their own insurance coverage (Professional Indemnity: £1,000,000 minimum, Public Liability: £2,000,000 minimum)
- In most cases, Contractors can be covered under the Company's insurance policies where individual coverage is not available
9.2 You shall indemnify Hale Staffing Ltd from any claims, damages, or losses arising from your work, negligence, or breach of this Agreement.
9.3 Each party's liability is limited to the total fees payable under this Agreement, except for death/personal injury, fraud, or deliberate misconduct.
10. TERMINATION AND CANCELLATION
10.1 Either party may terminate this Agreement with 14 days’ written notice. Hale Staffing Ltd may terminate immediately for material breach of contract.
10.2 Upon termination, you must return all Company property, confidential materials, and any equipment, materials, or resources provided by Hale Staffing Ltd for training or service delivery within 14 days, unless alternative arrangements are mutually agreed in writing.
11. DATA PROTECTION
Both parties shall comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation and Data Protection Act 2018. You shall not process personal data except as necessary for service delivery and in accordance with the Company's instructions.
12. FORCE MAJEURE
Neither party shall be liable for failure to perform due to circumstances beyond reasonable control, including acts of God, government restrictions, pandemic measures, or other force majeure events.
13. ELECTRONIC EXECUTION
This Agreement may be executed electronically, and such execution shall have the same legal effect as a handwritten signature. Digital signatures are legally binding and enforceable.
14. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of England and Wales and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.
15. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties relating to the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements. Any modifications must be made in writing and signed by both parties.
This agreement complies with UK employment and contract law. The electronic execution provisions ensure legal enforceability equivalent to traditional signed contracts under the Electronic Communications Act 2000.
