As the others say - definitely bypass the agency and talk to the client to find out what's happening here. The agency won't like it but just ignore their bluster.
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Originally posted by Contreras View PostYes I have ready prepared scans too (passport suitably redacted) and there's no delay when the time comes.
It's called being in control. - Let's have a signed contract and we'll take it from there.
Also it helps being able to stall for longer on the Opt-out that they are so desperate to have signed, "sure, I'll send it over with all the other stuff", until it's a such done deal that they won't risk losing.
That said, I really can't imagine an agency getting flustered about this without a contract on the table so "unnecessary conflict" is somewhat overstating it IMHO.
What are they going to do with your details that makes you so worried about handing them over?
Pointless anecdote time: A colleague of mine at a gig a couple of years ago had the same attitude "it's my private information". A very quick google search of him had everything on that list bar his passport number, he had his banking details on his website. His LinkedIn profile was so detailed, and public, that I could make a very convincing case of identity fraud. Yet he was complaining about having to provide proof of address to an agency...Comment
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Originally posted by craig1 View PostIn many instances agencies would be breaking the law to give you a signed contract without you at least proving your ID. It's even more important for agencies to do so if you're not opting out. Often they must see originals or certified copies.
If a client gets Accidenture in, do they ask to see ID for everyone that turns up on site?Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI hadn't really understood this 'pwned' expression until I read DirtyDog's post.Comment
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Originally posted by DirtyDog View PostTechnically, all they need is a letter from your company which certifies that all representatives are entitled to work in the UK (or wherever) and that their identities have been verified by their employer.
If a client gets Accidenture in, do they ask to see ID for everyone that turns up on site?
Some clients have a rule that everyone on site has to prove their ID for security purposes and the security office just happens to have some links with HR........"You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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Originally posted by craig1 View PostIn many instances agencies would be breaking the law to give you a signed contract without you at least proving your ID. It's even more important for agencies to do so if you're not opting out. Often they must see originals or certified copies.
What are they going to do with your details that makes you so worried about handing them over?
Pointless anecdote <snipped>
If the agent doesn't have the contract in the bag then they're not going to be stressing for tick box exercises. Anyway I'm bored of this now.Comment
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