I would be very wary of Computer People. They did a similar thing to me earlier this year. Went for interview, got offered the role, CP gave me a start date and then changed it twice assuriing me there was no problem and it was just a matter of sorting out paperwork. It turned out that CP could not agree terms with the client and the role fell through. You can imagine that I was a wee bit pissed off as I had turned down other interviews in the meantime.
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Signed a contract yet to start - can i invoice?
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Top naming and shaming guys - good tips
"Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms of government those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny. "
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Technically yes you can claim some sort of compensation because Computer People have renaged on the contract. However it probably isn't worth it. You would need to see a lawyer.
Just get a new contract and walk, citing no work as the reason.I'm alright JackComment
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