I have an outstanding invoice for a tiny anmount of money , the agency due to pay it has no intrest in paying it, my umbrella couldnt care less (Parasol) and of course because I never actually had a contract with the client I dont have a claim - any suggestions??,
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Originally posted by rz6bm7I have an outstanding invoice for a tiny anmount of money , the agency due to pay it has no intrest in paying it, my umbrella couldnt care less (Parasol) and of course because I never actually had a contract with the client I dont have a claim - any suggestions??,
Take them to a Small Claims Court but give them a legal notice first to give them 7 days to pay. If Parasol come back to you and tell you that your contract with them stipulated that they were not responsible for employing you and that you've waived your right to claims tell them that you have to be employed by someone - if you are not self-employed, which you are not. If they get arsey about it again, tell them you will seriously question the validity of their own business if they are deemed to be an 'own business' but don't appear to have any risks attached to their business.
It's unlikely that a court would uphold any no-mans land clause like that if it leads to material losses to you that can be fully substantiated. They would also conclude that Parasol were acting as your substitute Directors and should treat you like the client/emlployee not the agency who obviously won't pay them. -
Originally posted by rz6bm7I have an outstanding invoice for a tiny anmount of money , the agency due to pay it has no intrest in paying it, my umbrella couldnt care less (Parasol) and of course because I never actually had a contract with the client I dont have a claim - any suggestions??,Comment
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I always found Parasol quite decent at getting the money out of small and big Agencies alike, ask them to sort it for you and I am sure they will help.Comment
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I'd like to think they would but so far they have generaly been about as effective as a chocolate tea pot.Comment
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Brolly's
Unfortunately all brolly's won't give a stuff when an agency doesn't pay. It is not in their interests to chase with an agency, especially a large one, as they are biting the hand that feeds them (i.e. they refer newbies to them - in return for a reward of course).
If you want to take it far enough the brolly will have to stump it up...but it might take a while and a lot of effort.Comment
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Originally posted by XtrainUnfortunately all brolly's won't give a stuff when an agency doesn't pay. It is not in their interests to chase with an agency, especially a large one, as they are biting the hand that feeds them (i.e. they refer newbies to them - in return for a reward of course).
If you want to take it far enough the brolly will have to stump it up...but it might take a while and a lot of effort.Comment
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Parasol
I'd be quite interested to see whether Parasol have anything to say about this. Probably quite a few of Parasol's potential customers would be interested.Comment
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I think you'll find it is the agency which is holding things up. Parasol will only pay you when they get paid. That's how brollies work, if you don't like it go limited, then at least you'll have some leverage over the agency instead of sitting around waiting for Parasol to make the call on your behalf.
Try ringing the agency to find out why they haven't paid. Make sure they have copies of signed timesheets, and that they acknowledge receipt of them. Give them 7 days to pay, then send them a standard letter informing them that you are going to the small claims court, and you will be passing on your costs to them. It will take about 15 mins of your time, do some googling on "small claims" if you need any more help.
I'm in the same position, but in my case it's for about 1.5K. It's not Parasols fault, although they could be a bit more on the ball when it comes to chasing invoices.His heart is in the right place - shame we can't say the same about his brain...Comment
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Originally posted by rz6bm7I'd like to think they would but so far they have generaly been about as effective as a chocolate tea pot.Comment
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