Being referred to as an "Agency Worker"

[TykeMerc]

Tell them to foxtrot oscar.

Or you can be really kind and give them the names of the agencies you worked through.

Or give them 2 references at the current clientco

I've had agents asking for references and have just refused to give them. Only one came back to me. As it was from an admin person I emailed the agent and explained that due to having NDA's and clients' that don't give references I can only give you agency details. Strangely these weren't wanted.....

That looks similar to my responses when asked this

[JRCT]

I was 3 months into my last contract and the agency sent me a Waiver of Moral Rights to sign.

Firstly, I don't have any morals to waive.

They chased me about three or four times telling me how crucial it was and that the client needed it. I didn't refuse to sign it, I just said I needed to look into it. I never signed it and they stopped asking.

[SueEllen]

Yes, telling people to **** off in response to reasonable requests is certainly the right way forward for your business.

Jesus christ - wonder how many of the above commentators find themselves expectantly "on the bench" soon?

Maybe you should actually read Sausage Surprise post it's the agent is asking for the references not the client.

I've had agents asking for references and have just refused to give them. Only one came back to me. As it was from an admin person I emailed the agent and explained that due to having NDA's and clients' that don't give references I can only give you agency details. Strangely these weren't wanted.....

[PerfectStorm]

Yes, telling people to **** off in response to reasonable requests is certainly the right way forward for your business.

Jesus christ - wonder how many of the above commentators find themselves expectantly "on the bench" soon?

[SueEllen]

I've sent them the forms in the end (minus references of course).
Came back pointing out that the references were missing and client needed them (eh? 15 months into the job and the client is asking for references??)
Asked around Clientco.....guess what!

Tell them to foxtrot oscar.

Or you can be really kind and give them the names of the agencies you worked through.

[Sausage Surprise]

I've sent them the forms in the end (minus references of course).
Came back pointing out that the references were missing and client needed them (eh? 15 months into the job and the client is asking for references??)
Asked around Clientco.....guess what!

[AptoAccounting]

Why don't they do their own compliance work?

It's always baffled me why most agencies request a Certificate of Incorporation and VAT certificate. Why don't they just ask for the numbers and validate for themselves on Companies House and on VIES?

Not that I am questioning your honesty (or indeed any one else's on this board) but these documents can easily be forged so why not validate them against a free, reliable database that is a trusted source of the truth and not open to manipulation?

[Boney M]

5 months left of a 3rd 6 month contract.
I did...the agency has changed their name and is asking for it again!

Have they been bought out? Would worry me if they have changed their name and have done a phoenix

[tractor]

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5 months left of a 3rd 6 month contract.
I did...the agency has changed their name and is asking for it again!

lol sounds like they have been bought out by a florist or something.

[Sausage Surprise]

In which case tell them they already have all necessary information and if they don't you'll be reporting them to the ICO under the Data Protection regulations. Or you will be happy to provide the data again but will be invoicing them for time spent.

Sounds like a plan

They're even asking me for some clinical certification around drugs trialling (I had to google it!) that has bugger all to do with my job. They haven't a ******* clue what I do...

[malvolio]

5 months left of a 3rd 6 month contract.
I did...the agency has changed their name and is asking for it again!

In which case tell them they already have all necessary information and if they don't you'll be reporting them to the ICO under the Data Protection regulations. Or you will be happy to provide the data again but will be invoicing them for time spent.

[Sausage Surprise]

How long do you have to go in your current contract?

Surely you supplied them with your company details before you started 15 months ago? VAT, Cert of Inc., Bank Details, etc?

5 months left of a 3rd 6 month contract.
I did...the agency has changed their name and is asking for it again!

[Batcher]

How long do you have to go in your current contract?

Surely you supplied them with your company details before you started 15 months ago? VAT, Cert of Inc., Bank Details, etc?

[Sausage Surprise]

Been on my latest gig for nearly 15 months now and out of the blue the agency sends me a load of tat to sign to make sure they are "fully compliant". Usual stuff of ID, VAT Cert, Cert of Inc, etc (plus two references..ha ha).

On top of this I have a 4 page document to sign that looks to me as if it should have been part of the contract and in every para it refers to me as an Agency Worker e.g.
Each Agency Worker is obligated to assure their performance mets client's standards;
Each agency worker must submit a timesheet;
Each agency worker must conform to client's dress standards...you get the drift.

Obviously I do all of this anyway but being referred to as an "Agency Worker" doesn't sit right with me.
To me, I'm a ltd company contractor providing a service to a client through an agency and I don't recall in my last 10 years ever being referred to as an Agency Worker.
However, the last para does state "I further acknowledge that I am not an employee of ...... and will not represent myself to be an employee of ....whilst on assignement at ......

Maybe I'm just being paranoid but it seems to be a bit of a pointless document since this is my second stint at this client and they know me pretty well.

Would you just sign it? Refuse to sign it or get them to amend the terminology?

I am opted out if that makes any difference.