Posted: 12/8/2009 12:53:07 PM EDT
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Hi,
Where I am there are some large corporations that have exclusivity contracts (or whatever they're called) with the local IT contracting companies. What this means is that if a software developer working as a contractor for contracting agency A and on assignment in the field at corporation X decides to switch to contracting agency B, agency B cannot take him on board if agency B provides contracting services to that same corporation X. Basically it's a case of corporation X using their weight and clout to bully the contracting agencies into not taking away the talent providing services to corporation X. These large corporations typically contract with many different agencies, and if a software developer is on assignment at corporation X, it makes it difficult to switch agencies because lots of alternative agencies also provide contractors to corporation X, and none of them can take on a developer who is on assignment at Corp X. This creates a problem when Corp X decides to start screwing people over, and they've set up the system so that they can basically get away with it in many cases. So I'm wondering if someone knows the answer to this question: when negotiating with a software contracting agency, is it required that one divulge the place where one is on-assignment, or is it enough simply to provide the name of the contracting agency one is currently working for? In the past I've been asked where I am on assignment and have divulged this info, but am wondering if I am required to do so, and if not can I politely refuse to divulge this information in a way that will not hurt the negotiation process. If anyone else knows about this or has had to deal with these sorts of issues I'd really appreciate any advice or words of wisdom. Thanks, Jimmy |
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If you're already working for them, does your contract say you MUST tell them if you are working for another company? If you're not working for them and trying to get in the door, tell them what you're comfortable with - I doubt they can force you to answer by law.
If they want exclusivity, they should pay more as they are greatly limiting your income Keep an eye on confidentiality & intellectual property agreements. Don't disclose anything you shouldn't. |