Have you got a legal notice from them or have you got an email/letter threatening it. There is a huge difference. If they are just threatening it then just ignore it. Nothing you can do (not that you have done anything wrong anyway) and let them go pay for a solicitor to send you an official letter. At that point you can take some notice but it won't happen. Ignore it and move on.
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Didn't receive anything other than the email saying this is passed on to their legal team. Thanks all for help.Comment
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Originally posted by mdhd View PostWell. I read the contract twice, and got it read by somebody else (although I can consider her response to be biased). And it clearly says that I have to pay for damages if I breach the contract. Which I haven't. So sitting tight. Received that email about sending to legal team from Managing Director of the employment business. Not a minion I think.
Seriously though, it may be easy to deal with and put your mind at rest, one thing though, we won't be as biased as herComment
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The difference being the contractor wouldn't have lost any money whereas the client and agency both have done.
I remember few years ago, a colleague gave notice for a new contract role. On Fiday he recived an e-mail from the agent that project has been delayed and therefore he will not be required on Monday.
He had terminated existing contract with nowhere to go, no compensation from agency, took him 4 weeks get another role. After threatening legal action, he got 1 weeks compensation.
So as the others have stated, as long as you comply with terms of the contract, they have no legal recourse!Comment
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Originally posted by Contreras View PostTime spent updating CV, speaking to agents, interviewing, travel expenses, reviewing contracts, the first role might not be suitable, etc. These are our 'overheads', activity that can't be costed against a particular contract but nonetheless have a cost. Such are the economics of doing business.Comment
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So, finally, they have sent me a legal notice claiming 14 days worth of margin + interest. They were making 6£ per hour margin x 7.5 hours per day x 14 days.
I will try and post the exact letter here.Comment
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Originally posted by mdhd View PostSo, finally, they have sent me a legal notice claiming 14 days worth of margin + interest. They were making 6£ per hour margin x 7.5 hours per day x 14 days.
I will try and post the exact letter here.
After that if they want to go to court you don't need a solicitor. However make sure you turn up to contest it otherwise they will get a CCJ against you by default. Oh and they will have to attend your local court for the hearing.
BTW agency legal team doesn't equal a solicitor.Last edited by SueEllen; 6 November 2014, 11:57."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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Your termination clause isn't in picture.
Anyway I've posted what you should do above.
Going to court isn't that scary if you have all the documentation to prove the other side has no case."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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