How to get money out of an agency that claims to have 'problems'

[Panzerbjrn]

I recently worked three weeks for an agency called La Fosse which are now claiming that they have problems that are preventing them from paying me.

This has been going on for a bit too long, and I would like to report them for either fraud or theft.
Does anyone have any advice on what to do in situations like this?

There were a number of warning signs early on that I really should have picked up on, so it's not a surprise that they are now trying to avoid paying, and blaming everything but themselves.

Many thanks in advance from a first time poster.

[SimonMac]

Its not fraud, its not theft, at best its breach of contract, so calm your jets kiddo.

Going to the basics what does your contract say's? Usual "rules" are that its not late until its 30 days past due, then you can start a collection process, search "DUNNING" on here or Google. Also if you have lost faith in your agency have you withdrwan services from the client yet? If so do that ASAP stating agency problems, its better to have them on your side than ranting and raving if you just up and quit

[SlipTheJab]

I recently worked three weeks for an agency called La Fosse which are now claiming that they have problems that are preventing them from paying me.

This has been going on for a bit too long, and I would like to report them for either fraud or theft.
Does anyone have any advice on what to do in situations like this?

There were a number of warning signs early on that I really should have picked up on, so it's not a surprise that they are now trying to avoid paying, and blaming everything but themselves.

Many thanks in advance from a first time poster.

What's the exact reason they give for not doing so?

[I just need to test it]

These?

Meet The Team | La Fosse Associates

Are you certain you are a top 10% performer? (as that's who they focus on, apparently)

Perhaps try this:

Late Payment Calculator - Calculate interest on overdue invoices

Contractor late payment letters - free templates l debt recovery example and sample letter :: Contractor UK

[eek]

At some point Safe Collection will pop up on this thread and tell you what to do.

Until then visit their site UK Debt Recovery | Debt Collection and follow their advice...

[Panzerbjrn]

Its not fraud, its not theft, at best its breach of contract, so calm your jets kiddo.

Going to the basics what does your contract say's? Usual "rules" are that its not late until its 30 days past due, then you can start a collection process, search "DUNNING" on here or Google. Also if you have lost faith in your agency have you withdrwan services from the client yet? If so do that ASAP stating agency problems, its better to have them on your side than ranting and raving if you just up and quit

Thanks, I will search for that.
I have finished with the client so that option is unfortunately not open to me.

What's the exact reason they give for not doing so?

Apparently they have a problem paying into my bank account. A problem previous agencies and my current agency does not have.
They also had a number of issues with their billing/timevsheet systems during my time with them, and I was the one having to chase them.

[tractor]

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I recently worked three weeks for an agency called La Fosse which are now claiming that they have problems that are preventing them from paying me.

This has been going on for a bit too long, and I would like to report them for either fraud or theft.
Does anyone have any advice on what to do in situations like this?

There were a number of warning signs early on that I really should have picked up on, so it's not a surprise that they are now trying to avoid paying, and blaming everything but themselves.

Many thanks in advance from a first time poster.

Did you opt out? This should always, always be the first question asked (dependant upon the excuses offered by the agent)

[Panzerbjrn]

These?

Meet The Team | La Fosse Associates

Are you certain you are a top 10% performer? (as that's who they focus on, apparently)

Perhaps try this:

Late Payment Calculator - Calculate interest on overdue invoices

Contractor late payment letters - free templates l debt recovery example and sample letter :: Contractor UK

Hah hah, yes, that's them. I guess maybe I'm not... I can certainly say that they aren't a top 10% performer themselves...
Thanks, I googled dunning (what a peculiar word) and found lots of interesting information.

At some point Safe Collection will pop up on this thread and tell you what to do.

Until then visit they site UK Debt Recovery | Debt Collection and follow their advice...

Thanks, after googling dunning I found a thread that seemed similar to my circumstances, and Safe Collect was mentioned.
I'll give them one last warning, and then I guess I'll have to go down that route.

[BrilloPad]

Are the client happy with your work? Are they paying the agency? Any other contractors you know at the same client/agent?

[Panzerbjrn]

Did you opt out? This should always, always be the first question asked (dependant upon the excuses offered by the agent)

Opt out of...?
The EU working directive? If so yes, otherwise I'm not sure what you mean...

Are the client happy with your work? Are they paying the agency? Any other contractors you know at the same client/agent?

The client have paid the agency, timesheet was signed and all that. I was the only contractor working through them, and I don't know any other contractors working for the agency anywhere.