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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostI'd thought I'd apply a bit of out of the box thinking and address why we just missed the worst period for contracting ever and then a pandemic hit and the OP can't last a month without money.
A good lesson don't you think?Down with racism. Long live miscegenation!Comment
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Originally posted by NotAllThere View PostI think so. I've had invoices paid 3 months late (I didn't notice they were late!). It barely caused a ripple in my cashflow.Comment
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Originally posted by Old Greg View Post
I sent a letter before action to the agency asking for the payment in 14 days and in response they have sent a LBA to my limited company.
they are asking for the amount 36k as fine
The contract was with Agency - my ltd company . I was working with the client and my ldt company was invoicing to Agency . Agency invoicing to client. Finally my ltd company was getting paid for the services as per the invoice. The agency was getting the commission ( so this commission should be their fees ) but they are claiming the complete amount of an invoice raised by my ldt company as their fees.
Is this legal ?
Please help me to understand this.
Thanks,
VinyComment
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Originally posted by Viny View PostHello,
I sent a letter before action to the agency asking for the payment in 14 days and in response they have sent a LBA to my limited company.
they are asking for the amount 36k as fine
The contract was with Agency - my ltd company . I was working with the client and my ldt company was invoicing to Agency . Agency invoicing to client. Finally my ltd company was getting paid for the services as per the invoice. The agency was getting the commission ( so this commission should be their fees ) but they are claiming the complete amount of an invoice raised by my ldt company as their fees.
Is this legal ?
Please help me to understand this.
Thanks,
Viny
While you work on chasing them for their payment, you might want to check your own situation with regard to the contract you had with them and the restriction on it, and how/who instigated the process of you not working through them any more.…Maybe we ain’t that young anymoreComment
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Originally posted by WTFH View PostSounds like they are saying you are in breach of contract by not working through them with the same client.
While you work on chasing them for their payment, you might want to check your own situation with regard to the contract you had with them and the restriction on it, and how/who instigated the process of you not working through them any more.
1. I had a contract with them that ended on 27th of march ( I also gave them 4 weeks of notice)
2. I had to go via a different agency ( which is a Preferred supplier to the client) because the client did not want to continue with then (and several other agencies) because they were not preferred suppliers of the client.
the clauses in the contract are :
The contract of my previous agency says :
1. The Service Provider and its Directors or Consultants hereby acknowledge that the Company expends significant resources in sourcing and maintaining its clients and is entitled to protect its commercial interests. The Service Provider and its Directors or Consultants shall be jointly and severally liable to pay to the Company a contractual fine equivalent to eight weeks' worth of the fee rate passing at the time where the Service Provider and its Directors or Consultants end the contract without serving the full notice period agreed and outlined in Schedule 1. The Company’s right to raise additional claims remains unaffected.
2. Neither the Service Provider and its Directors or the Consultants shall enter into any agreement, whether directly or indirectly, to supply contract Services/services of a similar nature to the Client or a subsidiary or associated company of the Client or to the Client’s client or the Client's customers, other than through the Company for a period of 12 months following the termination of this agreement. The Service Provider and the Consultant shall be jointly and severally liable to pay to the Company a contractual fine equivalent to ‘twelve weeks' worth of fees passing for the contract at the time of the violation for each case of violation. The Company’s right to raise additional claims remains unaffected.
Thanks,
VinyComment
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Originally posted by Viny View Post1. I had a contract with them that ended on 27th of march ( I also gave them 4 weeks of notice)
2. I had to go via a different agency ( which is a Preferred supplier to the client) because the client did not want to continue with then (and several other agencies) because they were not preferred suppliers of the client.
the clauses in the contract are :
The contract of my previous agency says :
1. The Service Provider and its Directors or Consultants hereby acknowledge that the Company expends significant resources in sourcing and maintaining its clients and is entitled to protect its commercial interests. The Service Provider and its Directors or Consultants shall be jointly and severally liable to pay to the Company a contractual fine equivalent to eight weeks' worth of the fee rate passing at the time where the Service Provider and its Directors or Consultants end the contract without serving the full notice period agreed and outlined in Schedule 1. The Company’s right to raise additional claims remains unaffected.
2. Neither the Service Provider and its Directors or the Consultants shall enter into any agreement, whether directly or indirectly, to supply contract Services/services of a similar nature to the Client or a subsidiary or associated company of the Client or to the Client’s client or the Client's customers, other than through the Company for a period of 12 months following the termination of this agreement. The Service Provider and the Consultant shall be jointly and severally liable to pay to the Company a contractual fine equivalent to ‘twelve weeks' worth of fees passing for the contract at the time of the violation for each case of violation. The Company’s right to raise additional claims remains unaffected.
Thanks,
Viny
The question is relating to your point 2. Who forced you to accept a new contract that broke the terms of your previous one?
Did you discuss this new contract with your old agent before accepting it?…Maybe we ain’t that young anymoreComment
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Originally posted by WTFH View Post12 months is long, but that doesn't mean that a week is reasonable.
The question is relating to your point 2. Who forced you to accept a new contract that broke the terms of your previous one?
Did you discuss this new contract with your old agent before accepting it?
I had a call with the guy from agency and mentioned that issue , and asked if they have any other opportunity with other clients. But he mentioned the market is bad an they dont have any role available with them suitable for me.
He didnt mentioned any other thing that time, as I was communicating them regarding my invoice and approval of time sheet for the past 2 months via my office email ( clients ) , I didnt hid the information from them. The account team from agency confirmed to me that I will get my payment of invoices on 24th april. But than from 27th april they started all this new thing of breach.
When they are out of business with client ( as client would only deal with PSL) , I am not affecting any money loass/damage to them then why I should be deprived from getting a job and why should be penalised?Comment
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Originally posted by Viny View PostHello,
I sent a letter before action to the agency asking for the payment in 14 days and in response they have sent a LBA to my limited company.
they are asking for the amount 36k as fine
The contract was with Agency - my ltd company . I was working with the client and my ldt company was invoicing to Agency . Agency invoicing to client. Finally my ltd company was getting paid for the services as per the invoice. The agency was getting the commission ( so this commission should be their fees ) but they are claiming the complete amount of an invoice raised by my ldt company as their fees.
Is this legal ?
It's just a starting position. They estimate that they've lost £36k of revenue. You then respond with a counter offer, or outright refusal. Be very cautious how you do this as you risk providing them with evidence they can use against you.
Anything you write that is 'Without prejudice' is a way for you to negotiate in a way that they cannot use as evidence. You might consider seeking legal advice. It would cost you c. £1500
This is totally separate from the late payment though. So don't mix the two up and keep dunning.See You Next TuesdayComment
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Originally posted by Viny View Post1. I had a contract with them that ended on 27th of march ( I also gave them 4 weeks of notice)
2. I had to go via a different agency ( which is a Preferred supplier to the client) because the client did not want to continue with then (and several other agencies) because they were not preferred suppliers of the client.
the clauses in the contract are :
The contract of my previous agency says :
1. The Service Provider and its Directors or Consultants hereby acknowledge that the Company expends significant resources in sourcing and maintaining its clients and is entitled to protect its commercial interests. The Service Provider and its Directors or Consultants shall be jointly and severally liable to pay to the Company a contractual fine equivalent to eight weeks' worth of the fee rate passing at the time where the Service Provider and its Directors or Consultants end the contract without serving the full notice period agreed and outlined in Schedule 1. The Company’s right to raise additional claims remains unaffected.
2. Neither the Service Provider and its Directors or the Consultants shall enter into any agreement, whether directly or indirectly, to supply contract Services/services of a similar nature to the Client or a subsidiary or associated company of the Client or to the Client’s client or the Client's customers, other than through the Company for a period of 12 months following the termination of this agreement. The Service Provider and the Consultant shall be jointly and severally liable to pay to the Company a contractual fine equivalent to ‘twelve weeks' worth of fees passing for the contract at the time of the violation for each case of violation. The Company’s right to raise additional claims remains unaffected.
Thanks,
VinySee You Next TuesdayComment
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