Originally posted by northernladuk
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Originally posted by JCinCUK View Post
I know Factoring has its supporters and detractors, personally I don't use them but I don't just work for anyone, but now I'm wishing I'd told him to appoint one, he'd have lost 3.5% of the previous billing but at least those 3 weeks would have been largely paid.See You Next TuesdayComment
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Originally posted by JCinCUK View PostWork was done over Jan/Feb. Wasn't an invoice he sent, just a 'Activity Report' detailing what he did and how many hours he was there. Seems to me step one is to Invoice, and wait.
When there is no written contract in the UK is there any law that can defend you?Comment
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Originally posted by Bee View Post
When there is no written contract in the UK is there any law that can defend you?
1. An order. Could be a P.O. or email, or contract or statement of work agreed.
2. Proof of delivery. Could be many things.
3. An invoice.
A contract is not required but does provide protection to both parties.See You Next TuesdayComment
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Originally posted by Lance View PostThere are 3 things to make it legal to charge.
1. An order. Could be a P.O. or email, or contract or statement of work agreed.
2. Proof of delivery. Could be many things.
3. An invoice.
A contract is not required but does provide protection to both parties.
Read receipts could be used as a proof of the delivery.Comment
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Originally posted by Lance View PostThere are 3 things to make it legal to charge.
1. An order. Could be a P.O. or email, or contract or statement of work agreed.
2. Proof of delivery. Could be many things.
3. An invoice.
A contract is not required but does provide protection to both parties.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostThere is also implied contracts where just turning up makes a contract but it going to be a nightmare if you have to start down that avenue.
Companies don't like lawyers and by asking a lawyer to represent him in order to communicate with them, probably he will be paid with no need to go to court.Comment
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Originally posted by Bee View PostI see a lot of cases similar like this in this forum, and probably already preview by law.
Companies don't like lawyers and by asking a lawyer to represent him in order to communicate with them, probably he will be paid with no need to go to court.Comment
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Originally posted by Bee View PostPS: Sent an ultimate email or a letter stating that if you not be paid in one week, next time you will be represented by a lawyer.
You see a lot of other people suggesting this but it never happens. Doesn't mean it's the right thing to do.Last edited by northernladuk; 5 October 2017, 16:02.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by Bee View PostPS: Sent an ultimate email or a letter stating that if you not be paid in one week, next time you will be represented by a lawyer.
You need to give the other party "reasonable" notice that they owe a debt which needs to be paid.
In the case of no contract you are probably looking at 28-30 days e.g. a month.
Only after that time can you you start chasing them, but again you must notify the other party when telling them they owe a debt that you will take enforcement action which may include legal action.
This is because we have harassment laws and they have been successfully used against a utility company, British Gas, who claimed a customer, who I think was a landlord, owed them money but she could prove she didn't."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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