ClientCo asking for a copy of the contract

[rapid]

Started a gig this week and asked today by the guy who interviewed me to send over a copy of the contract.

Thoughts on this? It has my rate on the final page.. Would assume this could piss the pimp off?

Shall I just pass the message on to the pimp that clientco have requested a copy and can he send it over?

[Clare@InTouch]

Don't most contracts include a confidentiality clause, restricting you from telling anyone your rate (which would presumably include showing them the contract)?

[gbonner]

I have been asked the same on my current gig, I refused on the grounds that the contract is between MyCo and the Agency and is a private business arrangement between the 2.

Ask them to send a written request to yourCo and attach the contract between them and the Agency for your services and yourCo will respond accordingly.

[TheFaQQer]

The contract between you and the agency has nothing to do with the client.

Either

• send it over as it's no big deal (unless the contract prevents this)
• refuse point blank because it's nothing to do with the client
• ask the agency to send it over

I'd probably do the first, to be honest. If you are doing that, though, I'd ask for a copy of the client to agency contract first.

[northernladuk]

In return will they give you a copy of their contract with the agency including rates????

[Contreras]

I'd respond politely by email, asking why they need it, and CC the agent. If it's the individual manager overstepping their mark for whatever reason this would flush them out and set the tone going forward.

If there are specific terms they want to check then we can discuss it.

On principle I'm not going to submit to arbitrary demands without justification, and as TF said, let's see a copy of their terms with the agency please.

[rapid]

It's a strange request..

As per my other thread I was delayed getting on site due to trying to get the contract nailed down with the agency.. Lots of messing around due to opt-out etc..

I don't especially care about pissing the agency off and would rather the client was happy.. Perhaps they want to check the agency isn't taking the piss with margin..

Hmm.. I'm sure if I mentioned client wants copy of the contract to the agency they would say no.. But then the client might think I've gone behind his back to give the agency a heads up..

[SueEllen]

Don't most contracts include a confidentiality clause, restricting you from telling anyone your rate (which would presumably include showing them the contract)?

You can get that clause removed very easily.

The agents just want to ensure you don't go around winding up permanent staff who have nothing to do with your contract and costs.

[craig1]

Ask the client why they need to see it, there may be a simple answer why that might actually benefit you. I had this once at one client who was just interested in finding out my day rate as they had a fixed-margin deal with the agency and they weren't sure the agency were playing fairly. I didn't give the contract but did show my first invoice to them with the rate on it, the client was happy as it matched the 8% margin deal written into the agency-client contract, I was happy as I knew that I was getting the right rate.

[speling bee]

Could be about fixed rate. Could be that they have had issues with clauses not being mirrored - e.g. sub clauses.

They really should ask the agency and they could always then confirm with you that it's accurate.