Reply to: Client no longer using my agency

[LondonManc]

If AgencyA aren't on the PSL and can only serve contractors with extensions then they are in no position to provide you with the service required to place you with ClientCo. Use AgencyB once you have confirmed with ClientCo that AgencyA aren't on the PSL. I've rung a ClientCo in the past because I've had two agencies approach me about the same role. Both were on the PSL so it made no difference. If one wasn't then they cannot get me the job so there's no point dealing with them.

[TykeMerc]

So basically I need written confirmation that ClientA and AgencyA have come to an agreement that AgencyA is no longer providing services to ClientA. I don't see any issue with getting that.

It would be nice to have yes.

In truth if you secure a role there through Agency B then the odds that Agency A will make a fuss are remote and can be squashed easily by the client. I wouldn't lose much sleep over it.

[gman81]

Have you got it in writing?

Get it in writing then go through the second agency.

Oh and make sure you have a lawyer's details to hand.

You probably won't need either but it's good to be prepared.

So basically I need written confirmation that ClientA and AgencyA have come to an agreement that AgencyA is no longer providing services to ClientA. I don't see any issue with getting that.

[SueEllen]

Update: ClientA is still serving out existing contracts with AgencyA, however they are not taking on any new contractors through this agency. Does this change my situation?

Have you got it in writing?

Get it in writing then go through the second agency.

Oh and make sure you have a lawyer's details to hand.

You probably won't need either but it's good to be prepared.

[gman81]

Update: ClientA is still serving out existing contracts with AgencyA, however they are not taking on any new contractors through this agency. Does this change my situation?

[gman81]

Yes, but why would the client share such information with a contractor?

Client basically trimmed their list of preferred agencies and only recruits via them. There was no breach.

[gman81]

Makes no difference.

Client refuses to use original agency so the original agency is losing nothing as they can't offer work at client, so contractor can't be in breach.

I have recently spoke to a recruitment agent who also confirmed the above. Thanks for the info.

[FatLazyContractor]

Even better if the client says agency breached their contract with them.....

Yes, but why would the client share such information with a contractor?

[SueEllen]

WSS. Plus try and get a one line email from the client saying 'we no longer deal with ....'.

Even better if the client says agency breached their contract with them.....

[rootsnall]

Makes no difference.

Client refuses to use original agency so the original agency is losing nothing as they can't offer work at client, so contractor can't be in breach.

WSS. Plus try and get a one line email from the client saying 'we no longer deal with ....'.

[SueEllen]

All perfectly clear. What does the contract say, and were you opted in to the Agency Regs?

Makes no difference.

Client refuses to use original agency so the original agency is losing nothing as they can't offer work at client, so contractor can't be in breach.

[stek]

I was working with agency AgencyA at ClientA, I left ClientA to go and work on a contract for ClientB through AgencyB.

I now wish to return to ClientA (6 months later), however they are no longer doing business with AgencyA. If I now use AgencyC at ClientA will I be in breach of any 'loyalty/restraint of trade' clauses I previously had with AgencyA?

I hope this makes sense.

Any advice would be great.

Colonel Mustard in the conservatory with the candlestick.

[NotAllThere]

All perfectly clear. What does the contract say, and were you opted in to the Agency Regs?

[CloudWalker]

[jmo21]

No.