So just had a call...

[Cliphead]

Damn.

Are you a PCG+ member? I know it covers for agents going bust, not sure about clients direct?

No cover for direct clients anyway and my risk. Only a month and I've had a lot worse in the past but we'll see what tomorrow brings

[barrydidit]

Actually had a call on the way back for a 3 month gig on my doorstep although a bit of a junior role so not fussed about it. The market up here seems to be picking up though.

I was meaning between YourCo and ClientCo. As in, any chance of getting the money? Still, failing that, it's onwards and upwards.

Oh, and award yourself 10 HMRC points for passing 'The Client Risk Test'.

[SueEllen]

Damn.

Are you a PCG+ member? I know it covers for agents going bust, not sure about clients direct?

It does but it depends on how many other companies/agencies have gone bust in that year whether you will get anything.

The wording is here:

if your client or agency goes into administration and you’re not paid for the work you've done, PCG will compensate you for the amount your company is owed .....

[norrahe]

Ouch, sorry to hear that

[Cliphead]

I was meaning between YourCo and ClientCo. As in, any chance of getting the money? Still, failing that, it's onwards and upwards.

Oh, and award yourself 10 HMRC points for passing 'The Client Risk Test'.

ClientCo do have some money that Hector wants but they're planning on paying what they can to permies although not a full month's wages, I'm last in the queue except for maybe the landlord who owns the building so not holding my breath.

Chalk this one down to experience. Again.

There's gonna be tears for souvenirs tomorrow when the permies turn up to the news.

Client Risk Test? Fck Hector, 30+ years in this game and no issues ever

[Cliphead]

It does but it depends on how many other companies/agencies have gone bust in that year whether you will get anything.

The wording is here:

Never bothered joining PCG to be honest.

[SueEllen]

Never bothered joining PCG to be honest.

Oh well.....

Never mind.

[OwlHoot]

From the owner of ClientCo. Doors closed tomorrow come and pick up anything you have in the office, oh and we can't pay you.

Hector closed them down apparently cos of lots of unpaid tax. Oh well, only a month owed

Any warning, in the way of tardy invoice payments or excuses?

[Cliphead]

Any warning, in the way of tardy invoice payments or excuses?

Unusually no clue which is quite rare. I left early today and shortly after I left Hector turned up and after several hours of 'negotiating' pulled the plug.

No big deal for me I just move onto the next gig but the permies who won't know until they turn up tomorrow, well, there could be a riot. End of the month and no pay and some are due to jet off somewhere for annual holidays (or maybe not).

I submitted an invoice this morning expecting money to hit the account on Friday until I got the call a wee while ago. Perhaps a holiday I wasn't expecting to take until the autumn unless a decent gig come along soon.

[Cliphead]

Oh, it's not a school night. I'm off to the wine shop back in a bit. Can I get anything for you?