agency - late payment

[vfr_rider]

Hi all,

I'm just looking for a bit of advice as my agency haven't paid my last invoice.

I'm still in contract, and I invoice monthly in arrears. the agency appear to have had some problems getting payment from the first agent due to admin errors their end (i'm on a two tier contract!) and it would seem that they're passing this problem onto me.

the contract states same month payment - by the end of the subsequent month.

how long would anyone on here reasonably wait before mentioning material breach of contract? payment was supposed to have been recieved yesterday (end of month).

my fellow contractors at the client site have advised me simply not to turn up on monday.... but I don't want to pi$$ the client off - at the end of the day, it's my first contract and it's a great gig. but the agent has been crap.

don't you just love agents?

[GavM]

Hi all,

I'm just looking for a bit of advice as my agency haven't paid my last invoice.

I'm still in contract, and I invoice monthly in arrears. the agency appear to have had some problems getting payment from the first agent due to admin errors their end (i'm on a two tier contract!) and it would seem that they're passing this problem onto me.

the contract states same month payment - by the end of the subsequent month.

how long would anyone on here reasonably wait before mentioning material breach of contract? payment was supposed to have been recieved yesterday (end of month).

my fellow contractors at the client site have advised me simply not to turn up on monday.... but I don't want to pi$$ the client off - at the end of the day, it's my first contract and it's a great gig. but the agent has been crap.

don't you just love agents?

Personally I'd always turn up at the clients site but may be hold off putting in any more invoices/timesheets in etc until payment is received. This way if the agency does go tits up then you may be able to cut the loses.

To be honest though I probably wouldn't worry about a day or two.

[BrilloPad]

Personally I'd always turn up at the clients site but may be hold off putting in any more invoices/timesheets in etc until payment is received. This way if the agency does go tits up then you may be able to cut the loses.

To be honest though I probably wouldn't worry about a day or two.

WHS

Is anyone else affected? Can you nane and shame the agency?

I have been paid a day later than expected a few times (but still well within time limit). Always either wrong bank account or admin error : never malicious.

[Not So Wise]

A day or two is no real issue, "tulip happens" as they say

More than week though is when you start kicking up a storm and if they give you any excuses relateing to them not receiveing payment yet, your answer should be always simply

"Nothing to do with me nor your obligation to pay me, so not my problem, pay up"

Oh yeah, in future don't accept contracts that leave you with close to 60 days exposure, stupid risk with agencys (especially in todays market) and also means agency are getting their margin for pretty much doing nothing

[nomadd]

Oh yeah, in future don't accept contracts that leave you with close to 60 days exposure, stupid risk with agencys (especially in todays market) and also means agency are getting their margin for pretty much doing nothing

Exactly what he said.

I turned down a contract a few months back as they were trying to also offer these "30 days in arrears" terms. Quite frankly, that's taking the pi55. Agencies do bugger all in the first place, and making you wait another 30 days just to get paid is ridiculous.

I'd give them a couple of days as suggested above. Mind you, I'd also be on the blower on Monday morning telling them they have a couple of days before you have to discuss with the client why you are walking off site. That helps to both focus minds as well as leave you in the clear.

Nomadd

[pmeswani]

Hi all,

I'm just looking for a bit of advice as my agency haven't paid my last invoice.

I'm still in contract, and I invoice monthly in arrears. the agency appear to have had some problems getting payment from the first agent due to admin errors their end (i'm on a two tier contract!) and it would seem that they're passing this problem onto me.

the contract states same month payment - by the end of the subsequent month.

how long would anyone on here reasonably wait before mentioning material breach of contract? payment was supposed to have been recieved yesterday (end of month).

my fellow contractors at the client site have advised me simply not to turn up on monday.... but I don't want to pi$$ the client off - at the end of the day, it's my first contract and it's a great gig. but the agent has been crap.

don't you just love agents?

How late is the payment? Send a polite letter to the client stating that they have 14 days to make payment, or you will start debt recovery procedures and if necessary get a CCJ against the agency.

You may wish to get a solicitors to do this in order to make it official. It may cost you a few pounds, but ask yourself... which is better? An invoice that will get paid or no work?

[vfr_rider]

thanks for the replies guys.

WHS

Is anyone else affected? Can you nane and shame the agency?

I have been paid a day later than expected a few times (but still well within time limit). Always either wrong bank account or admin error : never malicious.

can't name and shame - you never know who might be reading

payment (as in, cleared funds in the company bank account) was due friday.

up to this point, it's always been bang on time or even a day or two early; this makes me worry that there are, potentially, some cashflow issues their end.

In the 'complaint' email I sent, I asked for weekly invoicing from now on. I'm the only contractor on the client site who bills by calendar month, and it often causes confusion with managers during sign off, when they see partial timesheets etc.

Oh yeah, in future don't accept contracts that leave you with close to 60 days exposure, stupid risk with agencys (especially in todays market) and also means agency are getting their margin for pretty much doing nothing

IMO this agency is getting a very high percentage cut for doing pretty much sweet FA. the more I think about it, the angrier I get

[vfr_rider]

still no money...

just logged into the company account and nothing has changed

it's going to be an interesting day.

[Ardesco]

http://www.payontime.co.uk/

[tino]

thanks for the replies guys.



can't name and shame - you never know who might be reading

payment (as in, cleared funds in the company bank account) was due friday.

up to this point, it's always been bang on time or even a day or two early; this makes me worry that there are, potentially, some cashflow issues their end.

In the 'complaint' email I sent, I asked for weekly invoicing from now on. I'm the only contractor on the client site who bills by calendar month, and it often causes confusion with managers during sign off, when they see partial timesheets etc.



IMO this agency is getting a very high percentage cut for doing pretty much sweet FA. the more I think about it, the angrier I get

Why not run a credit check against them to see if there are any issues?