ClientA wants to see contract I had with ClientB

[LondonManc]

I'm already in an engagement with ClientA but there is some background screening being done (thank goodness I didn't have to wait for them to finish it!). I advised what my role title was with ClientB and now they want proof! Daft thing is that this is the second time I've worked for ClientA since I was with ClientB.

Where do I stand legally as I thought my contract with ClientB was a confidential document that I don't have to disclose?

[SueEllen]

If the contract is confidential then say you can't disclose it because it is commercially confidential. If you have an agency name then give them the name of the person at the agency to contact to confirm it. If the contract was direct with clientB then give them the name of HR to confirm it.

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[northernladuk]

I thought a contract was an agreement between two parties and was confidential unless it was indicated in the paperwork. Either way, what is the exact proof they need? Can't you send the engagement letter that says we accept you as X on Y rate? Or just the front page of the document which details the engagement?

[LondonManc]

I've just taken a general dislike to the guy doing the screening asking ludicrous questions and taking too long over it and want to legally tell him to go forth and multiply. Just glad I didn't have to wait for it to be completed

I'll see what he wants given the confidentiality of it.

[WTFH]

If he wants your role title, then that is just the job description - not a copy of the contract. And for that, all you need is a letter from client saying "While LondonManc was working for us, his role was as ..."

[NotAllThere]

Either way, what is the exact proof they need?

Some clients get anal about job titles. thinking that someone with a job role containing the word "senior" is more experienced.

[stek]

Some clients get anal about job titles. thinking that someone with a job role containing the word "senior" is more experienced.

Our Senior PM here is about 12.

[northernladuk]

Some clients get anal about job titles. thinking that someone with a job role containing the word "senior" is more experienced.

Yeah but I'm cleverer than them. I put Executive in front instead. Saying that they didn't understand what an Executive shop worker at Greggs was. Idiot clients.

[Danglekt]

Yeah but I'm cleverer than them. I put Executive in front instead. Saying that they didn't understand what an Executive shop worker at Greggs was. Idiot clients.

I got lunch at subway last week, and was served by a Sandwich Artist.

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Danglekt

Grand Commander by Acclamation

[jmo21]

Regardless what you decide to do, this is a massive red flag for me.

Lack of trust from the start. Are they doubting their interview process?