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Originally posted by doodab View PostThey have just phoned me to tell me they haven't paid because they haven't got any money
Tell the client now.
Check that you have PCG+ membership.Comment
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OK, I have mentioned it to client and they have suggested going direct for the renewal.
How do I get around the handcuff clause? Is persistent late payment likely to swing things in my favour if it goes to court? I suppose if I have pending legal action then I can drop that in return for a written waiver.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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My view would be that as they have breached the contract by not honouring the payment terms then that contract will not stand up as evidence in a court of law....
however if they do pay you then you may have problems.Comment
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Originally posted by suityou01 View PostThey haven't got any money.
HTH BISDIComment
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Originally posted by doodab View PostOK, I have mentioned it to client and they have suggested going direct for the renewal.
How do I get around the handcuff clause? Is persistent late payment likely to swing things in my favour if it goes to court? I suppose if I have pending legal action then I can drop that in return for a written waiver.
Personally, if they are going bust then I'd be prepared to chance itComment
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Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostIt's not as simple as being a breach of contract - it's whether it's a breach of warranty or a breach of conditions, ie. is the clause which is broken so serious to enable you to cancel the whole contract, or is it just one where a financial penalty would be enough?
Personally, if they are going bust then I'd be prepared to chance itWhile you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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Originally posted by Paddy View PostJudges normally find less weight on emails and the other party can deny receiving them. (own experience)
It is best to send a letter recorded delivery and head the letter “Notice Before Action”
Print everything off now and put them in a lever arch file. It saves a lot of bother later.
Incidentally I have just spent 5 days chasing a special delivery parcel that went missing with no signature so if you think mail is bullet proof you should think again.You can lead a fool to wisdom but you can't make him think.Comment
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Originally posted by doodab View PostEmployment statutes? WTF!
Late payment of commercial debts act
Interest Calculator - Calculate Late Payment Interest - Pay on Time
followed by moneyclaim
https://www.moneyclaim.gov.uk/web/mcol/welcome
followed by a winding up order if they still won't pay
https://www.gov.uk/wind-up-a-company...money/overview
I've already made it clear to the agency that notice will be given if payment isn't made. I will mention it to the client later today.
Do let us know what happens.You can lead a fool to wisdom but you can't make him think.Comment
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Originally posted by Amiga500 View PostI hope you have tens of thousands of pounds to hand to appoint your solicitor(s) and barrister then, good luck. The solution I provided costs nothing and has worked for me personally (I did leave a step out actually: I also sent a letter to the homes of each of the companies directors).
Do let us know what happens.
Employment statutes don't apply AFAIK, agency worker regulations might, but if they aren't paying the chances are they don't give a tulip.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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