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An agency approached me 2 weeks ago on behalf of an employer, offered £9.33 per hour but not mentioned that is a provisional offer. I have attended to the interview and I have been contacted on the 24th of January 2015 further with the following:
'' Further to our conversation, please find below details of the provisional offer of the assignment:
This provisional offer is subject to the following:
· Final Client approval
· Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
· Satisfactorily completion of the onboarding process (see attached documentation)
AMS and the Client reserve the right to withdraw the above offer, with immediate effect and without liability to AMS or the Client, for any reason whatsoever and in particular, in the event that any of the aforementioned approvals or clearances are not granted, or that any references obtained are not satisfactory, or if the contractor does not have the requisite qualifications or eligibility to work in the UK. ''.
Based on the above information, I have accepted the offer. On the 27th of January, I have been informed that all documents are accepted and there is clearance for me to start working however, there was a mistake to end of contract date. It is amended for the 22nd of April. I agreed with this under the excuse of ''human error'' on their behalf, its fine with me. Today, they contact me via phone to inform me that actually the offer on behalf of their client has changed and the pay rate has been reduced to £8.97!
I feel completely blackmailed as my starting date is on Monday the 1st of February and I have of course withdrawn all other dates for interviews. I asked them why they are doing this just a few working hours before my starting date. They said that is a provisional offer and it could be subject to change? Is that correct? Shouldn't the agent provide me with a contract before my starting date? Never heard of provisional offer before. If I start working, shouldn't that change to an offer and a contract?
I have called AKA on 0300 123 11 00 and they said that actually its up to me to accept the offer now or not and if the case was taken to court I have to prove that there is a loss for me. But I don't understand, since I meet all the requirements what gives them the right to ''amend'' the offer by dropping the salary rate? What options are left for me since I have dropped all other possibilities for potential employment? AKA would not comment on this.
Can you please advise me?
Many Thanks in advance in advance for all your assistance
An agency approached me 2 weeks ago on behalf of an employer, offered £9.33 per hour but not mentioned that is a provisional offer. I have attended to the interview and I have been contacted on the 24th of January 2015 further with the following:
'' Further to our conversation, please find below details of the provisional offer of the assignment:
| · Payment Rate | £9.33 per hour (Please note that this rate is inclusive of holiday pay) |
| · Start Date | Monday 1st February |
| · End Date | Friday 29th April |
| · Description of Services to be Provided | Customer Service Advisor |
| · Location | Stevenage |
| · Hours / Days per week | 37.5 hours |
| · Overtime | N/a |
| · Notice Period | 1 week |
· Final Client approval
· Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
· Satisfactorily completion of the onboarding process (see attached documentation)
AMS and the Client reserve the right to withdraw the above offer, with immediate effect and without liability to AMS or the Client, for any reason whatsoever and in particular, in the event that any of the aforementioned approvals or clearances are not granted, or that any references obtained are not satisfactory, or if the contractor does not have the requisite qualifications or eligibility to work in the UK. ''.
Based on the above information, I have accepted the offer. On the 27th of January, I have been informed that all documents are accepted and there is clearance for me to start working however, there was a mistake to end of contract date. It is amended for the 22nd of April. I agreed with this under the excuse of ''human error'' on their behalf, its fine with me. Today, they contact me via phone to inform me that actually the offer on behalf of their client has changed and the pay rate has been reduced to £8.97!
I feel completely blackmailed as my starting date is on Monday the 1st of February and I have of course withdrawn all other dates for interviews. I asked them why they are doing this just a few working hours before my starting date. They said that is a provisional offer and it could be subject to change? Is that correct? Shouldn't the agent provide me with a contract before my starting date? Never heard of provisional offer before. If I start working, shouldn't that change to an offer and a contract?
I have called AKA on 0300 123 11 00 and they said that actually its up to me to accept the offer now or not and if the case was taken to court I have to prove that there is a loss for me. But I don't understand, since I meet all the requirements what gives them the right to ''amend'' the offer by dropping the salary rate? What options are left for me since I have dropped all other possibilities for potential employment? AKA would not comment on this.
Can you please advise me?
Many Thanks in advance in advance for all your assistance
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