Client wants me to go direct

[kellycell]

Hello,

I went for an interview via an agency. However the client asked if I could go direct with them, cause they prefer to go direct rather than via an agency. So if they offer me the role, how do I go about this, considering that the agency got me in touch with the client (any legal implications?)
Thank you.

[DS23]

there's a world of pain there. if it was me i'd be telling the client that it was too late and the agency that the client was trying to get you direct. sounds like you've got the contract - gently bring it out into the open and let them negotiate the deal.

[TykeMerc]

You've not signed a contract with the agency unless you've agreed to be represented via email. Legal implications to you are probably nil.

The client will have a contract with the agent so they might have some legal hassle if the agent finds out they've taken you direct.

[kellycell]

Hmm my concern is that it will piss the agent off... but i will be getting more £... hmm..

[eek]

Check that you will get paid in a sensible manner. You don't want to be invoicing monthly and then waiting an additional 30 days for payment.

[Sockpuppet]

Depends on client size and power with agency. Also they may have an agreement of £xx to find an employee by £yy per day if they also have to factor. If its a big client (e.g. bank) they'll just tell the agency to like it.

[kellycell]

Hmm.. it's a small company... I am concerned cause this will upset the agent..

[2BIT]

Hmm.. it's a small company... I am concerned cause this will upset the agent..

firstly only worry about the legal implications and if you haven't signed anything with the agent you shouldn't be liable

secondly think about the fact that the client wants this, it doesn't matter what the agent wants as your not working for them

thirdly ask yourself if you trust the client enough to forego the protection 'opting in' with an agent will give you - you'll get more cash if you cut the agent out but that's if you can get it - if the client is big you may find you have no issues with getting paid but if they are small....

so if happy to go direct let the client arrange it and don't speak to the agent again

[baronne]

Hmm my concern is that it will piss the agent off... but i will be getting more £... hmm..

agents... puh! I wouldn't worry about pissing one off... who cares, they're sharks anyway.

[SueEllen]

Hmm.. it's a small company... I am concerned cause this will upset the agent..

I would be more concerned with getting paid than upsetting the agent.

I suggest you check the company finances out - go to companies house to find out their turnover for the last few years and also google them.

If there figures are good fine - go direct. If they look a bit dodgy i.e. low sales, are funded by investment income, or you can't find them then stick with the agent and don't opt-out in the contract even though you legally can't.