Agency claiming they can't change rate midweek

[d000hg]

Just take two days off? Or did you already work those days?

[TheFaQQer]

Just take two days off? Or did you already work those days?

Seems a tad extreme to get £0 when they could easily be getting the agreed rate.

[JRCT]

I have a new contract signed by the agent starting from the Thursday on the higher rate.

I think this is the only thing that matters.

If it comes to it, ask the agent to get the petty cash tin out for the difference.

[d000hg]

Seems a tad extreme to get £0 when they could easily be getting the agreed rate.

It's called a holiday.

[Contreras]

This is why I won't do self billing. Computer says No.

IMHO, If you want to chase for the rate difference then don't delay, just invoice for it. Bill for statutory interest as it becomes due and repeat every couple of weeks. Be clear that if it's still outstanding at end of contract then there'll be debt recovery costs on top. You can offer to write off the interest if the debt is paid. If the agency won't budge then speak to a debt recovery agency with a view to having them deal with it so you can focus on the next contract. Oh, and stay on good terms with the client!