Reply to: WWYD?

[doodab]

Right then, notice is given. I didn't sign the opt-out, though I may have signed one in the past, so I might approach client co about going through another agency of my choosing rather than simply tulipting on them as it's not really their fault.

[Amiga500]

Yes, I am chasing this payment, but even if they pay it's not worth the hassle chasing them every month when I have a choice of gigs. Which is why this one is getting binned whether they pay or not.

That is exactly what I did, I left the role first then sorted out the non-payment.

[doodab]

How bad is it?

Well, I'm going to have to put the mid-life crisis on hold for a bit.

[doodab]

I managed to get paid in a similar situation about 8 years ago. So probably worth chasing.

Yes, I am chasing this payment, but even if they pay it's not worth the hassle chasing them every month when I have a choice of gigs. Which is why this one is getting binned whether they pay or not.

[Amiga500]

Well, they may still pay, but I'm still going to bin it. Not worth the hassle chasing them and it looks like it's only a matter of time before they go under so I'd rather be out before that happens.

I managed to get paid in a similar situation about 8 years ago. So probably worth chasing.

[Safe Collections]

Well, I wish I had checked the experian report a month ago.

Notice is being given tomorrow.

How bad is it?

And at least you know now for next time

[doodab]

Sorry - that was meant to be a pos rep - I think the acknowledgment said I'd negged you.

Yeah you did

[mudskipper]

Well, they may still pay, but I'm still going to bin it. Not worth the hassle chasing them and it looks like it's only a matter of time before they go under so I'd rather be out before that happens.

Sorry - that was meant to be a pos rep - I think the acknowledgment said I'd negged you.

[doodab]

You got PCG+ ?

No but I will have after tomorrow. I expect that's too late for this time though....

[mudskipper]

Well, they may still pay, but I'm still going to bin it. Not worth the hassle chasing them and it looks like it's only a matter of time before they go under so I'd rather be out before that happens.

Boo.

You got PCG+ ?

[doodab]

Sorry to hear that bud

Well, they may still pay, but I'm still going to bin it. Not worth the hassle chasing them and it looks like it's only a matter of time before they go under so I'd rather be out before that happens.

[suityou01]

Well, I wish I had checked the experian report a month ago.

Notice is being given tomorrow.

Sorry to hear that bud

[doodab]

Well, I wish I had checked the experian report a month ago.

Notice is being given tomorrow.

[Paddy]

Maybe in the past but my own recent personal experience would show this to no longer be the case. I was also advised by a barrister and recorder (a part time judge) that emails hold as much weight as a letter. I don't buy the whole not receiving part, obviously you ask for a reply in 14 days which shows they received the email.

Incidentally I have just spent 5 days chasing a special delivery parcel that went missing with no signature so if you think mail is bullet proof you should think again.

Email as court evidence

E-mail is a form of documentary evidence and can be admitted as evidence in court in the same way as can other forms of documentary evidence. However, as with other forms of evidence, the reliability of e-mail evidence will be subject to scrutiny. This can be a particular issue in the context of e-mail or other electronic evidence, since measures which may protect the integrity and/or authenticity of electronic evidence (such as the use of digital signatures or other forms of encryption) are not always used. As a result, the reliability of e-mail as evidence may be subject to attack.

My last experience with emails as evidence was last year. The opposition’s solicitor was a compulsive liar and denied receiving emails. The judge had to accept her version because solicitors are classed as ‘officers of the court’ It was plain that she lied in court. Cases often end up like Alice in Wonderland with no logic whatsoever and with contradictions of previous judges.

[SimonMac]

For a small business contract with Experian or someone similar you would expect to pay around £300-400 per year, but for most contractors we imagine this would be massive overkill as you are unlikely to conduct enough reports for it to be cost effective.

For one off reports we would recommend the Experian Business Check service. Full report including payment data, CCJ records etc is £17.99.



They do, but personally we wouldn't use that provider...

Thanks, so far we have been lucky with agencies, mostly used "big" ones with a bit of a reputation but I know even they can fail, but at that price 2-3 times a year its a no brainer to check