u/harwood8

British company

Should I push back on below? Would they likely even change it or contracts are more of take it or leave it?

It's 75% base salary increase for me.

In the contract it says "in the event you execute a collection negligently and/or contrary to instructions"

"any sum for which Company becomes liable to third party and for which third party seeks recovery from Company"

"Any such repayment due shall be due as a debt"

No cap, and "contrary to instructions" needs no fault.

"You authorise us to deduct from your salary, or any other payment due to you, any money you owe us."

"you indemnify the Company against any claims, costs, damages, liabilities or expenses which the Company may incur as a result if you are in breach of any such obligations"

Clauses 6.4.6 and 6.5.2 (bonus and commission loss without fault).

"in its absolute discretion"

"improper or inadequate risk management"

Cancellation or three-year clawback for company-level events, not your conduct.

"Commision may total up to approximately £50,000, although no amounts are guaranteed"

"Company's decision as to whether your contribution resulted in a collection shall be final."

(long notice, then non-compete)

"six months written notice"

"for a period of six months after the end of your Employment"

Up to a year out of competing work, unless Company uses garden leave.

Hybrid policy (not contractual).

"This policy does not form part of any employee's contract of employment, and we may amend it at any time."

Clause 26 (terms can change).

"We reserve the right to make reasonable changes to any of your terms of employment."

I have accepted and signed a contract for a new job. The new employer is currently doing background/reference checks using third party provider.

If I select “No – do not contact my current employer”, what normally happens?

Will they simply use other references (previous employers, etc.), or could they ask me why I don’t want my current employer contacted? Or what would actually happen?

Could it cause any problems with the offer or background check?

I was honest with a recruiter, they went back to client and came back with this

'Following our conversation, I have also spoken with the clients regarding your application and salary expectations. They have advised that a 63% uplift from your current salary may be difficult for them to accommodate.

That said, I do think you have a strong profile and a lot of potential for continued growth. These opportunities could give you a really good platform to develop further, gain valuable experience, and progress within well-regarded organisations.'

I replied that in my view, my current salary should not necessarily be used as the main benchmark for my next move. In my opinion salary increase should reflect the value of the role, the responsibilities involved, the experience and skills I bring, and the market level for the position, rather than simply being calculated as a percentage uplift from my current package.

How to best answer this question in the future to avoid this problem? Any tested in practice responses that actually worked for people?