New Contract with Agent then suddenly changed to Client direct? what?

[NorthWestPerm2Contr]

ok, thanks folks.

The agent described it as mentioned by HoT, they will invoice seperatly. Both recruitment Agency and Company are both large and reputable, an invoice such as mine shoudln't be a problem. I had immediately thought that they might be trying to pull the wool over my eyes and issue at FTC which is a no go.

I have 2 hours on site of my current contract client. Have just emailed agent again to say I am anxious have nothing in writing that confirms I should turn up on Monday. I'll have to wait and see.

I was hoping that its a simple change in terms for the client and the agent, but wasn't sure who benefits from that.
PS contracts are normally reviewed by myself and accountant prior to signing, which is why I'm annoyed as they're not giving me much time to do that now by changing who the contract is with at the last minute - wouldn't otherwise have resigned my current contract without seeing new contract terms first

First rule of being a contractor - until you have contract in hand you have nothing

Second rule of being a contractor - until you have contract in hand you have nothing

Third rule of being a contractor - until you have contract in hand you have nothing

Fourth... You get the idea.

Are you sure you are cut out for this (Sorry NLUK).

[blacjac]

Had pretty much this in my first contract back in 2006.

Turned out the end client had gone over some budget limit with the agency so the contract had to be reviewed by head office in the states. Head office was insisting on unlimited PI insurance and some other things that the UK based agency would (or could) not agree too.

So the UK branch just told head office they weren't going ahead with it, paid the agency a finders fee and took me on direct.

[HeadOfTesting]

...Yes the agency may not have the ability or reserves to factor the invoice, but it may also be the case that the agency has tried to factor the invoice to the company and the end client isn't credit worthy so no bank will touch them...

Yes that's another explanation. Tread carefully.