You cannot legally work within the UK without some form of employment contract. The employer stated on the contract has certain responsibilities and obligations.

Parasol has a legally binding contract with the agency/end client to supply a person with certain skills to them in accordance with the contract terms. In return for the work that is performed, they will pay Parasol at a set rate of pay for an agreed period.

The agency/end client do not want to assume the employment rights that would normally be associated with employing someone themselves to fill the role. Parasol on its part has agreed to assume the �employment rights� for that person.

Parasol has �employed� you to fulfil that role, and you therefore have a contract of employment with Parasol.

Being a flexible employee of Parasol does not restrict your work as a contractor, rather provides you are working in a safe and complaint way with respect of employment and financial legislation.