agency ethical dilemma?

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ratewhore replied

8 May 2007, 09:52
Choose whichever option stops them coming and biting you in the arse in a few months/years time...
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rootsnall replied

8 May 2007, 09:10
Originally posted by bobhope

I am in the unusual position of being able to sting my agency. Normally, I wouldn't dream of doing so, but this particular agency have been playing dirty tricks. Question is: how much should I take them for?

1) The amount they ripped me off by?
2) Their commission for the entire contract?
3) The maximum possible (about twice (2))?

A few years ago, I had a similar opportunity, but the agency then were playing fair so I didn't pursue.

I recommend reading your contracts very closely - it can be profitable :-)

Please explain ? I can't believe an agency has left themselves in a position were you are going to be able to claim twice their cut without one hell of a fight. What appear to be legal arguments in your favour when dealing with agencies are often irrelevant as they'll get nasty quickly and will stoop a lot lower than you in any fight.
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XTC replied

8 May 2007, 09:05
How much did they take you for by the way? Can you tell us the agency?
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XTC replied

8 May 2007, 09:01
I think you'll find most folk in here woul dopt for number 3 especially if they have been unscrupulous.
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wendigo100 replied

8 May 2007, 06:34
Originally posted by bobhope

I am in the unusual position of being able to sting my agency. Normally, I wouldn't dream of doing so, but this particular agency have been playing dirty tricks.

What sort of dirty tricks?

If you want opinions from here, it would help to know how naughty the agency has been, in order to recommend the correct
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thunderlizard replied

7 May 2007, 22:48
Whatever would clear your conscience and overdraft. That's probably (3).
Go get them tigger!
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Alf W replied

7 May 2007, 20:31
(1) leaves you with the moral high ground.

Option (4) is to name and shame.
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bobhope started a topic agency ethical dilemma?

7 May 2007, 18:36
agency ethical dilemma?

I am in the unusual position of being able to sting my agency. Normally, I wouldn't dream of doing so, but this particular agency have been playing dirty tricks. Question is: how much should I take them for?

1) The amount they ripped me off by?
2) Their commission for the entire contract?
3) The maximum possible (about twice (2))?

A few years ago, I had a similar opportunity, but the agency then were playing fair so I didn't pursue.

I recommend reading your contracts very closely - it can be profitable :-)
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