right where do I start.........interview, job offered, accepeted....sign contract. Start date set to the 19th Sep, agency then phone the Thursday before saying the client want me to start on the 26th.....so after some bartering I agree. But from yesturday the agency are saying not all the paper work is in place, HR have signed everything off, but higher up also need to sign off, which meens I may not be able to start on Monday ! They say the job is there, I've turned down a 6 month extention from my current contract, where do I stand if I don't start on Monday, can I bill the agency as this is my start date.......I need to start next week. many thanks!!!!!
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being m(f)ucked about by agency for new job
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SA says;
Well you looked so stylish I thought you batted for the other camp - thats like the ultimate compliment!
I couldn't imagine you ever having a hair out of place!
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Read the contract does it say something like "the agency may terminate the contract prior to the start date" if so be careful they may not even of had an answer from the client but are trying to find ways of preventing you signing an extension where you currently are in case you actually do get an offer.
As they are already in breach of contract by not letting you start I would have thought that you are no longer under contract to them but - you must take legal advice if you take that route. Read the contract thoroughly but remember not everything in a contract is legally enforeable it must be seen to be a two-way agreement. -
I would just turn up on Monday. If they can't sign off then ring up your old place and go there.
It isn't unusual for paperwork to be held up, but it is unusual to not have a definite starting date, that smacks of "client not sure, might 'can' the project"I'm alright JackComment
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Originally posted by n5goonerright where do I start.........interview, job offered, accepeted....sign contract. Start date set to the 19th Sep, agency then phone the Thursday before saying the client want me to start on the 26th.....so after some bartering I agree. But from yesturday the agency are saying not all the paper work is in place, HR have signed everything off, but higher up also need to sign off, which meens I may not be able to start on Monday ! They say the job is there, I've turned down a 6 month extention from my current contract, where do I stand if I don't start on Monday, can I bill the agency as this is my start date.......I need to start next week. many thanks!!!!!
I've just successfully billed a timewasting client for god knows how much preparation time I had for interviews which seemed to be never ending. I never allow anyone to waste my time or money anymore.Last edited by Denny; 23 September 2005, 15:20.Comment
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Good effort Denny!!! Stuff the pimps thats what I say!!!
n5gooner, give em the bird and go back to the old place. Who's the agency btw?
Older and ...well, just older!!Comment
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