Reply to: unpaid invoices

[TheFaQQer]

even if the client doesnt sign the timesheets you should still be paid by the agency as there are now regulations in place to cover this, and if they dont pay sue them

That's true if you didn't (legitimately) opt out from the agency regulations.

If this is through an agency (and I haven't a clue, since the thread doesn't make any sense now!), then you need to deal with the agency and get them to pay you. Talking to the client is going to get nowhere - they don't care what your relationship with the agency is like.

If this is a problem with the client and you are direct, then you need to deal with the client and chase them for the debt.

If you have followed the guidelines on payontime.co.uk, then the last resort is that you will need to file a court case. If they still don't pay, then you can look to winding up orders and things like that.

[SueEllen]

i was thinking whether i can catch hold of end cleint and put some pressure on consultants to pay me. I feel agenccy might listen to client, because they are the end point for them.

Does anyone have anything to say about it?

Either:
1. Start court proceedings yourself OR
2. Get a help from a legal debt collector

The search facility (which you should use will) list the pros and cons of each method as this topic has been covered many times before.

[mrdonuts]

even if the client doesnt sign the timesheets you should still be paid by the agency as there are now regulations in place to cover this, and if they dont pay sue them

[Xil3]

Wait... so you were working through an agency, and not directly for the client?

In that case the agency HAS to pay you as per the contract (assuming you had one). Didn't you get the client to sign timesheets?

Or am I misunderstanding the situation?

[rockall81]

i was thinking whether i can catch hold of end cleint and put some pressure on consultants to pay me. I feel agenccy might listen to client, because they are the end point for them.

Does anyone have anything to say about it?

[Platypus]

I think it makes sense now, can you help with a debt collection?

There have been several threads on this quite recently, please please look at the last few pages of threads and I'm sure you'll find plenty of good advice, or try the search facility. Check out the Accounting/Legal forum too.

here's a few links to get you going:
http://forums.contractoruk.com/accou...cy-answer.html
site:http://forums.contractoruk.com/business-contracts/ unpaid invoice - Google Search
http://forums.contractoruk.com/accou...nths-help.html
http://forums.contractoruk.com/accou...uthorised.html

[rockall81]

I think it makes sense now, can you help with a debt collection?

[SueEllen]

OK, thanks for your advice, But this company is already listed here many times!

The thread now doesn't make sense.

I know what the thread is about because I saw the initial post, however there will be some people who can give you more specific advice on the issue who won't have saw it.

If you don't want to go into specifics then change your first post to a more generic one where you don't mention the guy's name or company number - it's not that hard.

[rockall81]

OK, thanks for your advice, But this company is already listed here many times!

does anyone know good debt collectors?

[cojak]

Note to first time posters. You've left this thread orphaned without any information in it at all!

Please think before you make the initial post regarding too much information and if you do decide to pull info, think again before removing too much.

Stick to generalities if you aren't sure - it will at least give the rest of us a fighting chance to help you!

[TykeMerc]

Good advice from Paddy, I've sent him a PM in case he doesn't notice your request.

[rockall81]

can you please remove the above quoted text?

[Paddy]

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Don't bother with a solicitor; you will end up with a big bill. You need to sue the compnay. It is quite easy. You can issue the claim on line.

Making a Claim

Issue the summons first then if there is no reply you can ask for judgement. Add the cost of your solictor's letter to the claim.

If you need to know what to do next just post in this thread

[Sockpuppet]

Can some one please suggest something. apart from Solicitor and legal action

Get some mates, a few baseball bats drive round his house and **** him up.

[rockall81]

Hello,

Thanks for the quick response.

I tried every option to chase my debit. like i called him up everyday, which finally went unanswered. sent solicitor letter. which he did not care. and now i am stuck and turned my attention to this forum,thinking that some one has some bright ideas..

please help on how to get my money back.