Delay in renewal contract

[Eventar]

Thank you all for your responses.

As far as I am aware, the client has accepted my changes and said it is now down to my agency. My agency also says the client has done everything they need, and that they are waiting for the department that handles sending out contracts to process my one. They claim they can only do so much to get my contract prioritised... I have repeatedly said that I won't be doing any work for the client but that doesn't seem to be helping.

If I get the contract today and I sign it digitally, do I need to wait for the agency to countersign it before I resume work for the client? If they don't countersign it today, then I will have to cease work for the client until it is signed by the agency.

Thanks

[Lance]

Renewal time is not really the best time to get contracts changed. A renewal is normally an extension to the schedule. Perhaps with a change to deliverables or statement of work. Rate changes are also just a schedule update.

Have the agency provided you an updated schedule with new dates? If not then don't go in.
If you get an updated schedule the. You can go onsite whilst sorting out other items as you at least know there is commercial cover.

But why are you changing the contract? What is it that bothers you now but didn't previously?

[SueEllen]

Make it clear to the agent you won't be on site. Funny how quick they can turn stuff around with that on the table.

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And tell the client first and NOW why you won't be there on Tuesday.

You will get your contract by close of play today or on Tuesday morning.

[SueEllen]

If I get the contract today and I sign it digitally, do I need to wait for the agency to countersign it before I resume work for the client? If they don't countersign it today, then I will have to cease work for the client until it is signed by the agency.

The last agreed contract is the one that is legally in place.

So if you have emails that show the agency accept the amendments and you have signed it then that's the last agreed contract.

However I would check your own actual individual contract as some agencies have it stated in the contract that the contract is not agreed until both parties have signed it.

[MrMarkyMark]

You should formally settle all the differences with the company before you start working with a new client.

[LondonManc]

In many client sites you aren't allowed on site without an accepted contract in place.

Have a chat with the client and explain that you cannot come back on site without a contract due to clauses in your insurance.

[northernladuk]

User name change?

[SueEllen]

Reported.

[MrMarkyMark]

User name change?

I wouldn't know where to start with a suggestion

[billybiro]

Renewal time is not really the best time to get contracts changed.

Um. If you want the terms of a contract changed (and assuming the other party is or will eventually agree to them) then renewal time is about the only time you can get your contract terms altered, since you are effectively engaging in a new contract.

Do you think your agent/client will be more amenable to changes in terms 3 months into a 6 month gig on an ongoing contract with terms that you initially agreed to?