Forced to renew

[et95]

Did you make the verbal agreement with the client or the agent?

Agent.

Just like I figured, it looks like they got me. I'll be more careful next time.

[eternalnomad]

Agent.

Just like I figured, it looks like they got me. I'll be more careful next time.

Remind them that in your verbal discussions a 25% rate rise was also agreed.

[et95]

Why didn't you chase them up for the written contract renewal? As an independant contractor its more in your interests than theirs to get it in writing at the earliest opportunity.

If they had been dragging their heels over getting the contract to you depsite your repeated requests then at least you could now say that you did what you could to protect your own interests and now you're having to go elsewhere because of their lack of compliance.

By not saying anything they are left to assume that the verbal contract is still standing and that the paper work will be done when its convenient to both parties.

I did chase them and have the emails to prove it. I don't think their 'lack of compliance' constitutes legal grounds to void my renewal responsibilities.

[eternalnomad]

I did chase them and have the emails to prove it. I don't think their 'lack of compliance' constitutes legal grounds to void my renewal responsibilities.

IANAL but if you chased them and made it clear they needed to provide paperwork to support the verbal agreement then I think you have a strong case to tell them to ferk off.

You acted "reasonably" and in line with "reasonable commerical practices" and that is all a court would want to see

[Mailman]

IANAL, another professional body like IANAA eh eternal?

Mailman

[Spacecadet]

IANAL but if you chased them and made it clear they needed to provide paperwork to support the verbal agreement then I think you have a strong case to tell them to ferk off.

You acted "reasonably" and in line with "reasonable commerical practices" and that is all a court would want to see

I concur

They might say you're being unreasonable but if, like you say, you did email them a few times asking them for the contract then the ball was definitely in their court and it was them who failed to act.

[thunderlizard]

What is IAnal? Sounds like an interface implemented by the CArse class.

[Fleetwood]

I
Am
Not
A
Lawyer

[thunderlizard]

Ianal

Excellent. It sounds like a badge of honour: a set of letters you can put after your name to signify honesty and trust

[expat]

Excellent. It sounds like a badge of honour: a set of letters you can put after your name to signify honesty and trust

It's a very common net abbreviation, actially one of a set: IANAx = I AM NOT AN x; x= Lawyer or Accountant usually. Perhaps we could have a guide to abbreviations for people to ignore?