Made unemployed by an agency

[psychocandy]

Yes I keep forgetting the director part, the warchest is in place, I shouldn't be dipping into it that's all. Although this is a lesson learnt, no more contracts taken until PO confirmed as in place.

But how are you going to know this? All you see is the contract with the agency. They're not going to tell you its not signed off at client end.

I've had a gig cancelled at 3pm on a friday before a monday start. Happens I'm afraid.

[psychocandy]

Had exactly the same (P/O not signed at the last minute, contract withdrawn) earlier this year. If you've signed the contract and are an IPSE+ member the business interruption insurance will give you £1K.

It is infuriating (similarly I'd turned down other offers) but nothing to be done. I've got a task on my to do list to look for a greater level of business interruption cover...

IPSE will give you notice period up to £1000. In my case, one day notice so I got one days payment is all.

[Old Greg]

IPSE will give you notice period up to £1000. In my case, one day notice so I got one days payment is all.

Still, 20 quid will pay for your weekend's cider.

[BlasterBates]

The purchase order is issued once the agency has agreed a rate with the contractor. Before a rate has been agreed you can't raise a purchase order. The contract will be sent to the contractor once the purchase order has been signed off. There's no point in worrying about the purchase order, what matters is the contract signed by the agency.

The document that you need is the written contract with a signature, that is the point you are sure you have the contract. An agency is not going to sign a contract without a purchase order from the client.