Unless the contract says otherwise, the agent is contractually obliged to pay the invoices for work done. They allege that Giant, as supplier of the worker (you) are in breach of contract. If they want redress from that, they have to sue Giant. They cannot withhold payment. Giant must dun the agency for non-payment and if necessary go to court.
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Originally posted by komododragon View PostThanks for your reply.
The agreement was made directly with the end client and I do have their agreement. However, the agency I was working is claiming that I had to serve a notice period of 1 month.
This notice period of one month appears absolutely nowhere and they claim it has been done between Giant and the said agency.
I asked Giant what the issue was and they told me they can't do anything since it's the agency who is withholding the money.Comment
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Originally posted by andymalory View Post
First thing to check - did you get an SDS?Comment
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Originally posted by komododragon View Post
Sorry for asking but what's an SDS?
But, a SDS is not relevant here either!
This is a matter between the OP and the Umbrella company, under employment law.
PS - If OP has legal assistance insurance (e.g. as an add-on to home insurance) then it would be worth considering this option for resolution support.Last edited by Protagoras; 30 March 2023, 23:37.Comment
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Originally posted by Protagoras View Post
SDS - https://www.contractorcalculator.co....ement_sds.aspx
But, a SDS is not relevant here either!
This is a matter between the OP and the Umbrella company, under employment law.
PS - If OP has legal assistance insurance (e.g. as an add-on to home insurance) then it would be worth considering this option for resolution support.
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Giant did exactly the same to me. I told the client co I was leaving due to a toxic work environment and they were fine with it. I called up Giant who told me that I was obliged to finish the contract.
I pointed out that they'd just been lights out for weeks following a very public hack, and they were probably in breach of contract themselves, and they rolled over, but I will never touch them again.
"No we can't call out from our offices. We don't have outgoing phones."
"No you can't email us. You need to use our secure portal."
etc...And the lord said unto John; "come forth and receive eternal life." But John came fifth and won a toaster.Comment
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Originally posted by andymalory View Post
The reason I mentioned an SDS (Status Determination Statement) is because if you are deemed inside IR35, then an SDS has to be issued by the end client. Otherwise, regardless of paperwork, they are the deemed employer.
But you make a rather interesting point.
I understand that the responsibility of the 'deemed employer' under off-payroll is essentially to make payment to HMRC for NI, AL, PAYE.
I was approaching this on the basis that the 'deemed employer' is for tax purposes only under the off-payroll rules - is that incorrect?
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Originally posted by andymalory View Post
The reason I mentioned an SDS (Status Determination Statement) is because if you are deemed inside IR35, then an SDS has to be issued by the end client. Otherwise, regardless of paperwork, they are the deemed employer.
Voila no SDS determination required.merely at clientco for the entertainmentComment
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Originally posted by eek View Post
Most sane firms operate on the basis that ir35 is way too much like hard work (and way too risky) so insist on employment vis an umbrella firm only.
Voila no SDS determination required.
So whilst the blanket inside IR35 approach is almost ubiquitous, the need for an SDS doesn't go away. The end client should still be providing one - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/off-payr...ply%20or%20not
There is a conflicting paragraph on the preceding section though, which doesn't help.
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Originally posted by andymalory View Post
Most simply ignore the 'reasonable care' principle and I have seen very scant evidence of any contractor/freelancer taking a client to task on it (the imbalance of power clearly at play here).
So whilst the blanket inside IR35 approach is almost ubiquitous, the need for an SDS doesn't go away. The end client should still be providing one - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/off-payr...ply%20or%20not
There is a conflicting paragraph on the preceding section though, which doesn't help.
The entire point of the approach is to explicitly show that the contract is not subject to IR35, the only option is PAYE hence no SDS is required because the process has nothing to do with IR35.Last edited by eek; 4 April 2023, 12:14.merely at clientco for the entertainmentComment
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