Originally posted by Spike Lee
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Credit Checks on Contractors
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I told well know agent that I would run a credit check on his agency after he said he wanted to pay me monthy. His reactioin was"A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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Originally posted by Jubber View PostBanks will usually do this when you join /start a contract - from your post it seems that you are half way through one? What is the reason for the check? Sounds odd half way through a gig.Comment
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Originally posted by cojak View PostI know that Finance gigs sometimes ask for it - it's to check that you won't be tempted/blackmailed to dip your fingers into the till...
- Bank / Madoff / Iceland goes bust
- Your savings get frozen or are lost forever
- Due to the downturn there isn't any work
- Your credit record gets a hammering
- No chance of a job (due to d.) to repay your debts
And who dipped their fingers in the till in the first place?Behold the warranty -- the bold print giveth and the fine print taketh away.Comment
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Originally posted by Sysman View PostAnd who dipped their fingers in the till in the first place?How did this happen? Who's to blame? Well certainly there are those more responsible than others, and they will be held accountable, but again truth be told, if you're looking for the guilty, you need only look into a mirror.
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Originally posted by Spike Lee View PostDear All
Is there any legality for a Client to make complete credit checks against a contractor including the abmount of credit you owe.
From what I have received there is an ultimatum either you complete it or you have to leave .
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I'm currently at a global insurance company and I was credit reference checked and I thought this quite reasonable considering the area I am delivering projects for.Sval-Baard Consulting Ltd - we're not satisfied until you're not satisfied.
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