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Client Security Pass Photo During Screening
I am currently going through reference screening with an agency. In addition to references they have asked at the same time to send a passport sized photo to them specifically for the client to create an onsite pass, and to do it promptly. I've not yet had the references processed, let alone...- Willy Win
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- agency compliance reference check screening security check
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- Forum: Business / Contracts
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Is it normal for an Agency to progress a contract before receiving a Purchase Order?
I secured an offer of a gig 2 weeks ago with a third party agent. My contract is being dealt with by the third party but my contract is with the preferred supplier and the preferred supplier's is with the end client. Compliance checks have been completed on the third party's side and some...- Willy Win
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- checks compliance preferred supplier purchase order third party consultant
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Business / Contracts
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Agency asking me for Onboarding Information 9 months into Contract
9 months into a contract my agency onboarding team has emailed me asking for an updated CV which includes all the months for all my contracts for the client's 'auditing retirements'. This is ridiculous seeing as I was contacted, interviewed, offered the contract and accepted on the CV version...- ziggystardust
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- auditing compliance contract opt-out screening
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- Forum: Business / Contracts
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Ever faked a Death in the Family to get out of a Contract?
A friend of mine (non-contractor) told me about a contractor where he works who rang into client telling him that his step brother had died and he wouldn't know when he woud be back in work. It was no secret that he was known by colleagues to hate the gig and would constantly complain about the... -
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What are some of the Worst Contracts You've Had and How Long Did you Stick it Out?
Posting this out of curiosity and always interesting to gage how reliable/determined/committed/professional/crazy/desperate us contractors can be. So what's the worst contract or what have been the worst contracts you've ever had, why , and how long did you stick it out for? Did it make you... -
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I left a 2 week gig off my CV. Now I'm being asked for Bank Statements
As part of a vetting process with a finance firm I've been asked to submit bank statements covering gaps in 'employment. ' Fine but the problem is, I left two weeks into a 6 month contract with another client earlier this year due to disagreement/issues with my working schedule. As I was there...- Willy Win
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- bank account banking compliance references
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- Forum: Business / Contracts
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Is Agency Asking for Bank Statements for Gaps of 3 Months or More Unreasonable?
The agency referencing me for a next gig with a bank has requested personal bank statements to cover contract gaps of 3 months or more for the last 5 years. I have had a couple of gaps back in 2012 due to personal health reasons which I don't particularly want to disclose with the agency. It's...- ziggystardust
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- agency bank checks compliance references
- Replies: 20
- Forum: Accounting / Legal
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Compliance Checks (prior to offer being formally made)
I've recently had my first interview for a contracting role. The interview went well and feedback from the interviewer to the recruiter was positive (but a formal offer has yet to be made as I understand there may be one more candidate to interview). As the interviewer is on leave for a few...- Joxer
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- compliance
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- Forum: Welcome / FAQs
