Originally posted by northernladuk
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6 month Clause in my Agency Contract restricting me going direct
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6 month Clause in my Agency Contract
I have a similar problem but with a Twist
The Agency that I was contracting through Closed down, why I have no Idea, but as my last 6 months was finalized ending 30th June they ceased trading!!! Now I am coming to the end of my contract and the company wish to keep me for Longer, I had a clause in my last contract restricting me from going direct, but since they no longer exist as a trading entity can the former directors of the company still hold that restriction ?Comment
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Originally posted by Talos View PostI have a similar problem but with a Twist
The Agency that I was contracting through Closed down, why I have no Idea, but as my last 6 months was finalized ending 30th June they ceased trading!!! Now I am coming to the end of my contract and the company wish to keep me for Longer, I had a clause in my last contract restricting me from going direct, but since they no longer exist as a trading entity can the former directors of the company still hold that restriction ?
The party that put in that restriction no longer exists - so go direct or use another agency."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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Originally posted by Talos View PostI have a similar problem but with a Twist
The Agency that I was contracting through Closed down, why I have no Idea, but as my last 6 months was finalized ending 30th June they ceased trading!!! Now I am coming to the end of my contract and the company wish to keep me for Longer, I had a clause in my last contract restricting me from going direct, but since they no longer exist as a trading entity can the former directors of the company still hold that restriction ?'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by SueEllen View PostNope.
The party that put in that restriction no longer exists - so go direct or use another agency.Comment
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Does anyone have experience of getting out of this clause if ClientCo no longer has the agency on their PSL ?
CheersWe got the Oystons out like we said we wouldComment
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Originally posted by SueEllen View PostNope.
The party that put in that restriction no longer exists - so go direct or use another agency.See You Next TuesdayComment
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Originally posted by Lance View Postbe wary of this though. What if another company has taken over the business, either partially or wholly? The contract may now be with a new agency and the clause still enforceable.Comment
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Originally posted by Lance View Postbe wary of this though. What if another company has taken over the business, either partially or wholly? The contract may now be with a new agency and the clause still enforceable.
If neither of the parties know that a new middle man exists how are they suppose to do business with them?"You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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Originally posted by perplexed View PostOn a tangent, what would happen if original agency was in say liquidation?
Also read your contract. Lots contain clauses that means you aren't bound to the contract in cases of administration.
Personally I would let the client know the agency is in liquidation as they probably have such clauses in their contract with the agency."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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