Advise needed on non payment from Agency, any contracts solicitors monitoring this gr

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OP says it's their systematic approach to payments. It's in our own interests to know the name of the agency.

It could however be considered libel. As such while you may want the details, I doubt the op would take the risk of publishing them

[Safe Collections]

"A modest cut" is what I meant to say.

I'm surprised it's that reasonable. Debt collectors haven't always had the best reputation you have to admit, so my apologies for jumping to a conclusion.

Nice recovery but no apology necessary we deal with the same problem all day everyday. We are a bit like recruitment agents, insofar a few rogue ones tar the whole sector

Unwise before payment received.

And OP, have you done a credit check?

And agreed on both counts, OP please don't name the company publicly! Not only will you hamstring any potential legal action you will most definitely open yourself up to a potential libel claim.

And we would also recommend getting a report if you haven't already. Check specifically for any record of CCJs especially recent ones. It would also be worth checking to see if the directors have set up any new companies recently. Either of those should be treated as a big red flag.

[Lola C]

It could however be considered libel. As such while you may want the details, I doubt the op would take the risk of publishing them

How can it be libel when it's a fact? OP, please PM me the name. We need to support each other.

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How can it be libel when it's a fact? OP, please PM me the name. We need to support each other.

It doesn't need to be fact, it merely needs to be published at which point the company can start complaining. And they can do that even if the statement was true (it is known as Robert maxwell news management)

[speling bee]

I hadn't thought about libel. If a company owed me money, I wouldn't be publishing the name in case other creditors got spooked and I didn't get in there first. Don't want to be on a list on unsecured creditors hoping for pennies in the pound.

Remember CUK rules 6 and 7:

6. Don't panic.
7. If panicking, panic first.

[Lola C]

It doesn't need to be fact, it merely needs to be published at which point the company can start complaining. And they can do that even if the statement was true (it is known as Robert maxwell news management)

When it's not a fact and it is published then it is definitely a problem.
When it is a fact and published that is freedom of information.
And the only way to name and shame dishonest businesses.

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When it's not a fact and it is published then it is definitely a problem.
When it is a fact and published that is freedom of information.
And the only way to name and shame dishonest businesses.

You really are clueless aren't you. Once its published, regardless of whether its true or not, you can be sued....

[barrydidit]

There's a thread running on Linked In with a remarkably similar original post to this one. The OP promises to name names there. Since it contains peoples details 'in the real world' I won't link to it. The group is called Contractor Advice UK (and the OP still managed to ask for advise )

[mudskipper]

There's a thread running on Linked In with a remarkably similar original post to this one. The OP promises to name names there. Since it contains peoples details 'in the real world' I won't link to it. The group is called Contractor Advice UK (and the OP still managed to ask for advise )

Perhaps we need a sticky.

"How to spell advice"

[Lola C]

You really are clueless aren't you. Once its published, regardless of whether its true or not, you can be sued....

Are you saying they are willing to waste their money to start a court case that they know they will lose?
I think you are overestimating agents' eagerness to go to court, esp when they have apparent money problems.
Or, perhaps, you know anyone who has been sued for saying that their agents <name> were systematically late with payments??

Even a child knows it is not a "libel" when you give your opinion on the services available on the market. There are zillions of website where people name the companies and provide reviews of the services based on their experience.