Agency tie in periods

[shelby68]

After a bit of advice,

Have just gone back to do some work for a client direct after previously being hired through one agency then sold on to another.

I thought my original contract stated that I couldn't do any work for the second agency again for 12 months which is fair enough, however I've just noticed that the agreements includes " the clients client".

In reality are the agency likely to enforce this as they have now found out I am back with the client.

Just wondering if anyone's been in this situation before?

[Sockpuppet]

draw it like this

youco -> agency -> client -> client of client


Make it easier to understand.

[shelby68]

draw it like this

youco -> agency -> client -> client of client


Make it easier to understand.

Yea that works,

[Sockpuppet]

Did you opt in / opt out (in writing before meeting the client).

How long has it been since contract finished.

[Ardesco]

12 months wouldn't stand up in court as it is too great a restriction. 3 months would stand up in court and 6 months is probably borderline.

If you are opted in the clause is invalid.