Agency restriction quistion

[scot]

Let us know how it goes, and best of luck.

Thanks, just had another call with Agent B, they are convinced everything is ok, Agent A says he is digging in and I will probably lose out because Agent B will just find someone else

[Old Greg]

Thanks, just had another call with Agent B, they are convinced everything is ok, Agent A says he is digging in and I will probably lose out because Agent B will just find someone else

How did Agency B find out?

[scot]

How did Agency B find out?

I have to go back and forward trying to resolve the issue, Agent B has been no problem but they are in a position to withdraw me as a candidate for the role and present someone else

[eek]

I have to go back and forward trying to resolve the issue, Agent B has been no problem but they are in a position to withdraw me as a candidate for the role and present someone else

My advice would be to tell Agent A to put up or shut up. And tell Agent B that you are ready to start.

[scot]

My advice would be to tell Agent A to put up or shut up. And tell Agent B that you are ready to start.

I'd love to but I can't take the risk that they are bloody minded and try and take it to court and end up preventing me from working there, I then end up out
of a job.

I just need a legal expert to tell me for sure there is not case even if they tried but that doesn't seem easy.

[SueEllen]

My advice would be to tell Agent A to put up or shut up. And tell Agent B that you are ready to start.

WHS

Tell Agent A in writing what you have already been told here that your legal advisor* informed you:
1. That the opt-out clause is invalid due to the way it was conducted.
2. As you are opted-in the restrain of trade clause is invalid

And if they wish to go to court then go ahead. (Injunctions cost a minimum of £3,000 plus VAT) Add in that you will counter sue if you lose the opportunity due to their conduct.

Most importantly stop talking to agent A on the phone. Tell them they need to do everything in writing so you can forward it to your legal advisor.

*Legal advisor can be anyone. If you need to get a solicitor then go get one.

[SueEllen]

I'd love to but I can't take the risk that they are bloody minded and try and take it to court and end up preventing me from working there, I then end up out
of a job.

Do you really think that an agency is going to waste £3,000+ on taking you to court?

[Old Greg]

Do you really think that an agency is going to waste £3,000+ on taking you to court?

WSS - it's easy for me to sit here and say I'd just turn up to work, but really, an injunction??!!! It's never going to happen.

[JamJarST]

WSS - it's easy for me to sit here and say I'd just turn up to work, but really, an injunction??!!! It's never going to happen.

I have to agree, it would cost them £3000 and they wouldn't get any money for it as they could never prove damages..

[scot]

I hope you're all right. I'll sleep on it tonight and ponder.