Contract Termination

[Spacecadet]

but you have been paid by the agency correct?
in which case the unpaid invoices are their problem

otherwise, best of luck getting the debt recovered.
TBH I wouldn't expect a company like caudwell to act any different

[rootsnall]

This gets even better.

So far Caudwell have not paid any of my invoices.
I received a letter from Caudwell today be recorded delivery.

In the letter they outline that they where not happy with the standard of work, and that I made no attempt to improve the quality and standard of work..This is despite me being completly unaware that there where any concerns.

In fact the first I knew of any concern was when the agent called me monday morning and said dont go into work today.

How can a company, the size of Caudwell, think that they can have a contract and then simply refuse to pay for the work performed without so much as a written or verbal expression of concern.

Have you got copies of your signed timesheets ?

[black_knight]

but you have been paid by the agency correct?
in which case the unpaid invoices are their problem

otherwise, best of luck getting the debt recovered.
TBH I wouldn't expect a company like caudwell to act any different

No. I have not been paid by the agency. The agency said that because margins where low on this, they wanted me to invoice Caudwell directly. The agency would then invoice Caudwell for their fees seperately.

They said that this was because the margins where so low. I have since found that this is something the agency does with most contractors in there.

Now I am thinking that there have been problems getting Caudwell to pay up in the past and the agency does not want the hastle.

[black_knight]

Have you got copies of your signed timesheets ?

My contract was directly with Caudwell, not the agency. (I think. I will double check tonight).

Signed Timesheets was not a requirement of the contract. I was just required to submit an invoice at the end of each week, which I did on each Friday.

[cojak]

*Rolls up sleeves*

Right Dear, you've taken advice here on board, learnt a lesson and moved on.

These gits however are being malicious and vindictive, but as we know most of these types of cowboys are cowards who think they can get away with this kind of behaviour.

Gather up all your documentation (emails, progress reps, everything). If you want to chat to a lawyer, call Lawspeed.

However, I'd just get Thomas Higgins onto them. (Rotweilers par excelance).

Then just see how quickly they backtrack...

[Cowboy Bob]

My contract was directly with Caudwell, not the agency. (I think. I will double check tonight).

Signed Timesheets was not a requirement of the contract. I was just required to submit an invoice at the end of each week, which I did on each Friday.

Usual steps apply then.

Send new invoice for original amount plus interest.
If this isn't paid, get a solicitor to threaten them with a winding up order if they don't pay.
If this still isn't paid, issue a winding up order against Caudwell in respect of unpaid debts.

The fact that you are direct gives you even more power in this situation. You can actually get the company closed down if they're prepared to go that far.

[black_knight]

*Rolls up sleeves*

Right Dear, you've taken advice here on board, learnt a lesson and moved on.

These gits however are being malicious and vindictive, but as we know most of these types of cowboys are cowards who think they can get away with this kind of behaviour.

Gather up all your documentation (emails, progress reps, everything). If you want to chat to a lawyer, call Lawspeed.

However, I'd just get Thomas Higgins onto them. (Rotweilers par excelance).

Then just see how quickly they backtrack...

Thanks. Being in the PCG, I have just called their legal helpline. They have given me a draft letter to send to them, which I will complete tonight.

As you suggest, I will gather all emails, contract, invoices, etc. and ensure my letter is polite and to the point.

I knew Caudwell didnt like to pay, but I thought even they would have some ethics considering the size of the company.

[black_knight]

Usual steps apply then.

Send new invoice for original amount plus interest.
If this isn't paid, get a solicitor to threaten them with a winding up order if they don't pay.
If this still isn't paid, issue a winding up order against Caudwell in respect of unpaid debts.

The fact that you are direct gives you even more power in this situation. You can actually get the company closed down if they're prepared to go that far.

WooHoo. Closed Down eh. Wouldn't that be just deserts.

That Thomas Higgins looks interesting. I think I will consider giving them a call if my letter does not resolve anything.

[cojak]

How to get paid on time

after a little idle research I came across an excellent article from journalism.co.uk

This shows how it's done, guys...

[rootsnall]

My contract was directly with Caudwell, not the agency. (I think. I will double check tonight).

Signed Timesheets was not a requirement of the contract. I was just required to submit an invoice at the end of each week, which I did on each Friday.

With signed timesheets I would of said no problem getting your dosh, without them you may have a bit of a battle ahead. Sounds like a very odd setup, how many weeks did you do there !?