Agent/Client not paying overtime

[psychocandy]

The client hasn't signed any of the timesheets though.

Different story. Going ahead and expecting to get paid for overtime without it being agreed is a totally bad idea.

[GB9]

Well kind of. Was more aimed at the fact everyone at the moment seems to jump straight on to the 'is it legal' or 'sue them' bandwaggon. This is a very rare occurance and in nearly every situation at this level it can be resolved through negotiation and a couple of letters. This mentality to immediately sue them or claim it is illegal is just pretty dumb IMO. There are many, much better option to follow before falling back on this. When someone says 'sue them' it just makes me think they are talking out of their arse and have no idea how to do business.

My point was that it was an option.

I totally agree with you that it should be a last resort, however in this instance it appeared that the client was acting unilaterally and that negotiations had been bypassed. At that point things such as the previous working arrangements come into play.

And no, i'm not talking out of my arse. I found out a lot about contract law when I had a run in with an agency that refused to pay me until the legal side got involved.