Hi
Thanks for taking the time to read this, I would be grateful for any help at all.
Firstly I have been a contractor for over 30 years so do my way around a bit. I have been weekly paid for the last 20 years.
I interviewed for a role two weeks ago and was offered the role by the client on the phone. This then obviously went back to the agency. I have worked for these guys many years ago so know they operate a weekly payroll. In fact they state n their own website that weekly payroll is available with no exceptions or caveats.
When I spoke with the agency concerning terms they stated that I had to go on monthly pay. I pointed out the obvious and asked why. I was informed that this was an issue with the hiring company and that they operate monthly timesheets (off the record I was told that they are bad payers). Before I started I checked with the line manager on site and he said he would approve a weekly timesheet with the agency and I could just complete the monthly one.
The agency won't accept this, I have pointed out that their arrangement with their client has nothing whatsoever to do with me and that they should do as they advertise and pay me weekly. I have not signed a contract. What they did produce was a "Temporary Contract Role "OFFER" Confirmation form". I have never seen one of these before from any agency. It is basically a pre contract agreement BUT at the bottom they have an "opt out" notice around employment regulations. They seem to think this is their get out in terms of paying me what they owe me when I submit an invoice. I have repeatedly stated that this is "pre contract" and is not binding as I have not accepted a contract.
I have had arguments with their "legal" person who seems unable to comprehend the idea that my payment arrangements are with them and not the end client bar authorisation. I have tried to email their directors who refuse to engage. I have submitted an invoice direct to their payroll department stating that my payment terms are 7 days.
In short all I want is weekly payroll that they operate anyway.
Any help would be much appreciated, at this stage I have not advised the client but I am going to have to.
Thanks for taking the time to read this, I would be grateful for any help at all.
Firstly I have been a contractor for over 30 years so do my way around a bit. I have been weekly paid for the last 20 years.
I interviewed for a role two weeks ago and was offered the role by the client on the phone. This then obviously went back to the agency. I have worked for these guys many years ago so know they operate a weekly payroll. In fact they state n their own website that weekly payroll is available with no exceptions or caveats.
When I spoke with the agency concerning terms they stated that I had to go on monthly pay. I pointed out the obvious and asked why. I was informed that this was an issue with the hiring company and that they operate monthly timesheets (off the record I was told that they are bad payers). Before I started I checked with the line manager on site and he said he would approve a weekly timesheet with the agency and I could just complete the monthly one.
The agency won't accept this, I have pointed out that their arrangement with their client has nothing whatsoever to do with me and that they should do as they advertise and pay me weekly. I have not signed a contract. What they did produce was a "Temporary Contract Role "OFFER" Confirmation form". I have never seen one of these before from any agency. It is basically a pre contract agreement BUT at the bottom they have an "opt out" notice around employment regulations. They seem to think this is their get out in terms of paying me what they owe me when I submit an invoice. I have repeatedly stated that this is "pre contract" and is not binding as I have not accepted a contract.
I have had arguments with their "legal" person who seems unable to comprehend the idea that my payment arrangements are with them and not the end client bar authorisation. I have tried to email their directors who refuse to engage. I have submitted an invoice direct to their payroll department stating that my payment terms are 7 days.
In short all I want is weekly payroll that they operate anyway.
Any help would be much appreciated, at this stage I have not advised the client but I am going to have to.
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