Originally posted by KinooOrKinog
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Payment delay as agency cannot charge client due to know events
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Originally posted by LondonManc View PostIt is. Lots of agencies have a paid when paid clause but their working practice is that you're paid weekly and they factor it. If the OP has met all contractual clauses then they can pursue. If the agency was simply being nice before that then there's nothing to legally pursue.If you don't have anything nice to say, say it sarcasticallyComment
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Originally posted by KinooOrKinog View PostYes I see what you're saying. I suppose the overarching point is, as always, what does the contract say!The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't existComment
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Originally posted by LondonManc View PostNo worries about your contract getting cut then.
What does your contract say with respect to payment terms?
Originally posted by LondonManc View PostHave all your unpaid timesheets been signed?
Originally posted by LondonManc View PostHave all your unpaid invoices been submitted on time with respect to the payment schedule
As I said, I do generously accept even the mentioned delay for a few more weeks. The worry is that it will be even more delayed if paid at all. All I was just asking how I could enforce payments in the worst caseComment
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Originally posted by MisterLysenkiy View PostPaying with a 1-month delay, not a contract but there's a clause in the schedule, and the did such all the times. No probs with this exact point
yes
No need to submit as they operate online self-billing, timesheetz.net - several agencies use them. I submit all the days worked out, then the client goes there and confirms electronically. All has been done and approved
As I said, I do generously accept even the mentioned delay for a few more weeks. The worry is that it will be even more delayed if paid at all. All I was just asking how I could enforce payments in the worst case
If you’ve not been provided your copy then the invoices haven’t been ‘submitted’ and you are not owed the money.See You Next TuesdayComment
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Originally posted by Lance View PostSelf billing is ok to a point. Have you received your copy of the invoices for all periods submitted?
If you’ve not been provided your copy then the invoices haven’t been ‘submitted’ and you are not owed the money.Comment
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Payment delay as agency cannot charge client due to know events
Originally posted by MisterLysenkiy View PostNot the actual invoice, but of course every approval by the client triggers an email with confirmation to me. Every single period worked out was approved, I get an email for each of them
You have evidence of a signed timesheet which is good.
You probably want to raise your own invoice and get it to them.
Until you’ve got the three pillars of money owed you can’t do much.
They are...
1) agreement to pay a sum for goods or services. This can be a PO but for contractors is the contract and schedule.
2) Proof of delivery. In this case a signed timesheet.
3) An invoice raised and delivered to the client.
Pretty basic stuff. I’m amazed how many people run businesses without knowing this.
Once you have all three, and the payment is late you then start dunning. Late payment without an invoice is not late.See You Next TuesdayComment
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Originally posted by Lance View Post3) An invoice raised and delivered to the client.
Any specific proofs for "delivered" apart from sent from my LTD operating gmail account?Comment
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Originally posted by MisterLysenkiy View PostPaying with a 1-month delay, not a contract but there's a clause in the schedule, and the did such all the times. No probs with this exact point
As I said, I do generously accept even the mentioned delay for a few more weeks. The worry is that it will be even more delayed if paid at all. All I was just asking how I could enforce payments in the worst caseThe greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't existComment
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Originally posted by LondonManc View PostOK, so they are actually paying early as a norm, is that correct?Comment
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