Originally posted by Big Blue Plymouth
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In this case, what would the situation be if you asked the client to provide a source control log (assuming you are a dev). If they refuse can that work in your favour?
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I'd tell them to foxtrot oscar unless they had irrefutable proof I wasnt on site on the day in question because I know I was.
Obviously, if I wasnt on site, I wouldnt have claimed the day as Im meticulous in my record keeping.
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In future, I would include additional text on the timesheet along the lines of "I confirm that the hours detailed above have been worked to our satisfaction and agree that <clientco> can be invoiced for at the agreed rate"
An agency I used years ago had it on their timesheet but I can't find a copy of it anywhere to give you the exact wording.
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I disagree, let the agent try it on, then tell them that since they are making these claims about client payments, you will present their claims to the client. If the client agrees that they signed the timesheets in error, then you go after the client. If the client denies all knowledge, then they won't use the lying scum agent ever again.
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Originally posted by SueEllen View PostI had that over a year ago.
I used my oyster card to travel to and from the client site, and TFL emailed (and email) me monthly my journeys. All I did was email the journeys over to the agent and I heard nothing more.
If you have receipts for lunch in shops nearby to the client for that week then scan and email them to the agent if you don't have travel tickets to prove you where in the locality.
Originally posted by FrontEnder View PostTell them to **** off.
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Originally posted by jmo21 View PostI'd reply, and not entertain a refund in the slightest.
"Hi agent,
For the avoidance of doubt, I did work the 5 days that were on the timesheet and signed off, and I have no idea why they think I didn't.
Mr SignoffPerson signed off on the 5 days, and I have no idea why he thinks that is different now. They have no basis to request a refund as far as I am concerned.
best wishes,
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As others have said, if you can provide any receipts or whatever that might help get them off your back (thought you shouldn't have to).
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I'd reply, and not entertain a refund in the slightest.
"Hi agent,
For the avoidance of doubt, I did work the 5 days that were on the timesheet and signed off, and I have no idea why they think I didn't.
Mr SignoffPerson signed off on the 5 days, and I have no idea why he thinks that is different now. They have no basis to request a refund as far as I am concerned.
best wishes,
"
As others have said, if you can provide any receipts or whatever that might help get them off your back (thought you shouldn't have to).
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Originally posted by FrontEnder View PostTell them to **** off.
They have no legs to stand on if you have a signed time sheet. That's enough evidence to win in court and it'll never get that far.
If the client and the agency are trying to f*** each other after you left it's their problem.
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I had that over a year ago.
I used my oyster card to travel to and from the client site, and TFL emailed (and email) me monthly my journeys. All I did was email the journeys over to the agent and I heard nothing more.
If you have receipts for lunch in shops nearby to the client for that week then scan and email them to the agent if you don't have travel tickets to prove you where in the locality.
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Originally posted by Big Blue Plymouth View PostFinished up in a gig back in July & last week was contacted by the agent claiming that I've been paid for a day I didn't work in the final week.
Timesheet was approved & I was paid for the 5 days that I worked. According to the agent, they later decided that I'd billed for a day that I didn't work and claimed the money back from the agent. Now he wants me to cough up.
Where do I stand legally here because it seems it's going to come down to my word against theirs. Once a timeshet has been signed off, are they legally obliged to pay up regardless?
You get paid based on signed timesheets, so if it was signed, then that's OK. Don't go to the client yet, but advise the agent that if they can't provide the required proof that you will go to the client with their claims (if your contract states payment based on signed timesheets).
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Agent Claiming overpayment
Finished up in a gig back in July & last week was contacted by the agent claiming that I've been paid for a day I didn't work in the final week.
Timesheet was approved & I was paid for the 5 days that I worked. According to the agent, they later decided that I'd billed for a day that I didn't work and claimed the money back from the agent. Now he wants me to cough up.
Where do I stand legally here because it seems it's going to come down to my word against theirs. Once a timeshet has been signed off, are they legally obliged to pay up regardless?Tags: None
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