Reply to: Anybody had dealings with XOR Professional Services?

[Mordac]

XOR

I would advise everybody to have nothing to do with any future incarnations of XOR, I worked direct for them several months ago and they stalled when it came to paying, understandably as it transpires from speaking to the administrators that they knew they were going to the wall, and yet the directors were still milking the company. I've lost 5K, many will have lost more. They are crooks, and if they wish to sue me for libel, they are welcome to PM me for contact details. I will be very happy to oblige.

[Euro_Contractor]

XOR Professional Services in administration

I have been contracted by a UK branch of a US company via XOR and my payments are in great danger because XOR has gone into administration. If there are more people in this position, I would like to see what we can do. One thing I would like to have examinated is the responsibility of my end client, so the company that involved XOR for the timesheet and invoicing process (it didn't know them until the company that contracted me pushed them forward for the two projects I have been doing).

[Safe Collections]

I was contracted to the end client through an agency to XOR, the agency called me today to say payment wouldn't be forthcoming, however, my contract is with the agency so going to push them for payment.

Don't really know where I stand though.

As others have said you need to look at your contract, technically whoever your contractual relationship is with is responsible for payment. Unless you have a "we pay when we get paid clause" included in the contract.

Check out our handy guide on chasing payment on CUK here

[stek]

So can I spend all the vat and ct, dissolve and start a new ltd?

[TheFaQQer]

I was contracted to the end client through an agency to XOR, the agency called me today to say payment wouldn't be forthcoming, however, my contract is with the agency so going to push them for payment.

Don't really know where I stand though.

Most contracts have a clause in them which says that if they don't get paid, you don't get paid.

As DaveB says, though, if you are opted into the agency regulations, then they have to pay you whether they get paid or not. So, if you didn't opt out of the agency regulations, in writing, before being introduced to the client then the agency have to pay you.

[DaveB]

I was contracted to the end client through an agency to XOR, the agency called me today to say payment wouldn't be forthcoming, however, my contract is with the agency so going to push them for payment.

Don't really know where I stand though.

If you were opted in they have to pay you regardless.

[bobsa]

I was contracted to the end client through an agency to XOR, the agency called me today to say payment wouldn't be forthcoming, however, my contract is with the agency so going to push them for payment.

Don't really know where I stand though.

[mcse17]

Not the first time its happened...

I've also just been bumped by XOR, not a happy chappy.

I dont think this is the first time this has happened with XOR, if you do a check up on the directors you'll see what companies theyve run previously and dissolved ..!!

[bobsa]

Also Just been bumped by XOR

I've also just been bumped by XOR, not a happy chappy.

[kevpuk]

You missed one. I don't think they're promoting PCG Pus yet....

Meh!

[Safe Collections]

they're now called XOR Technology Services Ltd. - steer clear.

XOR Technology Services Ltd is a brand new company, incorporated on June 3rd this year. It looks like they've sunk the old company and immediately started trading via a new Ltd co.

Perfectly legal, if somewhat morally dubious.

Fill out the claim form when it arrives from the administrators only takes a few minutes, but don't hold your breath for any pay out. As the administrators get paid first!

[malvolio]

.....other than that, think I will take a look at the extra freebies now

You missed one. I don't think they're promoting PCG Pus yet....

[baronne]

thanks I'll check it out although it's a bit late now...

[kevpuk]

Probably a good idea to get it now then?

Incidentally, PCG Pus has just gained some extra freebies, agency default cover is extended to clients going under and you can get some sick pay as well...

.....other than that, think I will take a look at the extra freebies now

[malvolio]

Unfortunately I don't have PCG cover, and only knew about PCG cover about a month ago and checked the conditions state that when you get cover it can't cover previous dealings and not for the first 60 days of cover...

Probably a good diea to get it now then?

Incidetnally, PCG Pus has just gained some extra freebies, agency default cover is extended to clients going under and you can get some sick pay as well...