Send wrong amount in invoices for a few months.

[xoggoth]

With any reputable company it should not be a problem if full and verifiable details are provided.

I once invoiced for a period twice and got paid, told the client and took it off my next one. Too honest by far me.

[rvarela]

Well,

After I spoken with the finance assistant, she asked me to provide the letter where they raised my day rate, and the invoice for the under charged amount. But she was pendant of the COO approval on this.

Today I recieved this email.

"Hi Raul,

Thanks for sending us the copies. I’ve spoken to Michael about this, unfortunately, as it was your responsibility to bill "XXXX" correctly, I am afraid we cannot accept the back dated amendment to these paid invoices. If you have further questions, please let us know."

I honestly thought they were to respond in a positive way, I´m really surprised about this cold answer. So I think I will take some legal advice on this, as I don´t think there´s any specific clause on the contract that support this decision.

What do you guys think? By the way, any legal service that you would recommend for this issue? what company do you use?

Thanks.

[Brian Potter]

Well,

After I spoken with the finance assistant, she asked me to provide the letter where they raised my day rate, and the invoice for the under charged amount. But she was pendant of the COO approval on this.

Today I recieved this email.

"Hi Raul,

Thanks for sending us the copies. I’ve spoken to Michael about this, unfortunately, as it was your responsibility to bill XXXX correctly, I am afraid we cannot accept the back dated amendment to these paid invoices. If you have further questions, please let us know."

I honestly thought they were to respond in a positive way, I´m really surprised about this cold answer. So I think I will take some legal advice on this, as I don´t think there´s any specific clause on the contract that support this decision.

What do you guys think? By the way, any legal service that you would recommend for this issue? what company do you use?

Thanks.

How much are you looking at?

[VectraMan]

You not following their procedures might given them reason to not pay you on time, but it doesn't give them reason not to pay you at all.

Send an invoice for the outstanding amount. Then follow up with a solicitor's letter after 30 days with the threat of interest etc. It will only cost you a couple of quid.

[rvarela]

How much are you looking at?

It's about £4.000

[blacjac]

Either they are trying it on or are totally naive / incompetent.

You made a mistake, that does not change the fact that they owe you the money they agreed to pay under contract.

Just write them a letter stating that you are sorry about the inconvenience but reminding them about the outstanding amount with a copy of the invoice.

If they don't pay up, follow normal recovery procedures.

[rvarela]

You not following their procedures might given them reason to not pay you on time, but it doesn't give them reason not to pay you at all.

Send an invoice for the outstanding amount. Then follow up with a solicitor's letter after 30 days with the threat of interest etc. It will only cost you a couple of quid.

Thanks for you suggestion, I don't really understand why are they acting in this way, for them it's not money and honestly it makes them look greedy.

[psychocandy]

Well,

After I spoken with the finance assistant, she asked me to provide the letter where they raised my day rate, and the invoice for the under charged amount. But she was pendant of the COO approval on this.

Today I recieved this email.

"Hi Raul,

Thanks for sending us the copies. I’ve spoken to Michael about this, unfortunately, as it was your responsibility to bill XXX correctly, I am afraid we cannot accept the back dated amendment to these paid invoices. If you have further questions, please let us know."

I honestly thought they were to respond in a positive way, I´m really surprised about this cold answer. So I think I will take some legal advice on this, as I don´t think there´s any specific clause on the contract that support this decision.

What do you guys think? By the way, any legal service that you would recommend for this issue? what company do you use?

Thanks.

That is well tight. Fair enough they might say your fault you'll have to wait while we sort it all out but to say you aint having it at all is just wrong.

Quite possibly though this Michael is throwing his toys out of the cot just because its hassle for them and not their fault. Or trying it on because they're £4K worse off than they thought (not that its a big amount).

Either way I'd be kicking off to get paid for this....

[northernladuk]

It's about £4.000

Four pounds??

[VectraMan]

Thanks for you suggestion, I don't really understand why are they acting in this way, for them it's not money and honestly it makes them look greedy.

I thought money was exactly what it was?

A lot of people might just say "oh, okay then" and not fight it. That's why they're trying it on. Easy £4K for them if you roll over; if not then they pay up and are no worse off.