Business terms and conditions
for the introduction of permanent or contract staff
1. These Terms and Conditions shall represent a legally-binding contract between Bohemia King Limited ("the Agency") and the client or employer ("the Client").
2. The verbal or written instruction of the Agency by the Client, or the Client’s appointed agent, to submit suitable applicants for contact or interview, shall constitute acceptance of the Agency's Terms and Conditions.
3. All correspondence and records shall be confidential and remain the property of the Agency. Information supplied by the Agency is confidential and is accepted by the Client on the condition that such information will not be disclosed to third parties.
4. Should a Client effect any form of introduction, direct or indirect, of an applicant to a Third Party, or pass on any details resulting in permanent, short-term, full or part-time employment, the Client will be responsible for the full introductory fees in accordance with the current Scale of Charges.
5. The Agency endeavours to provide the Client with applicants as well suited as possible, and to this end will seek to furnish the Client with all relevant information concerning the applicant and to check details, documentation and references. However, the final responsibility for any decision to employ the applicant rests with the Client, who is therefore strongly advised to check details, documentation and references personally. The Agency does not offer any warranty as to the suitability, honesty, character or capability of any applicant.
6. The Agency accepts no liability of any kind for any inconvenience, loss or damage of property, or any loss or injury howsoever arising directly or indirectly from any act or omission of any applicant introduced by the Agency even if such an act or omission is negligent or fraudulent or reveals dishonesty.
7. The Client agrees to notify the Agency immediately an engagement has been accepted by an applicant and to supply details to the Agency of the date of commencement and length of employment (when appropriate) and agreed wages (when appropriate).
8. Should an engagement be extended by the Client, or any applicant be re-engaged within 12 months from the date of leaving, the appropriate additional fee shall become payable, in accordance with the current Scale of Charges. The Agency must be notified immediately of any such changes.
9. Fees are due on acceptance, either verbally or in writing, and not at the commencement of employment. The Client shall be liable to pay the Agency's introduction fee at the rates shown in the current Scale of Charges within 7 days of the date of an invoice. (Please note that in the event of an unpaid invoice, you will be responsible for settlement of any recovery costs and charges incurred).
10. In the event that an applicant should cancel an agreed engagement prior to the commencement date or fail to arrive the agency will make it a priority to find a suitable replacement. If it is not possible then a refund will be made less £65.00/98.00EUR for the administration cost. In the event that a Client cancels an agreed arrangement, prior to the commencement date, 50% of the introduction fee will be payable.
11. Having registered with the Agency, in the event that a Client advertises their position privately, and subsequently offers employment to a candidate also submitted by the Agency, the Client will be liable to pay the full introduction fee.
12. In the event that an applicant introduced by the Agency is dismissed by the Client and leaves within 4 weeks of engagement, or if the applicant leaves of his/her own accord within that period, the Agency must be notified in writing within seven working days of the termination of the engagement and the initial invoice was paid in accordance with this agreement.
13. The Agency does not employ the applicants introduced and any Contracts of Employment entered into between the Client and the applicant are between those persons directly. The Client is responsible for complying with all employment, fiscal and other relevant legislation, particularly including that related to PAYE and National Insurance. No refunds will apply in respect of any employment terminated by the applicant as a result of failure by the Client to comply with all relevant legislation.
14. The Client must ensure that the place of work complies with health and safety regulations during its employee’s employment period.
15. The Agency cannot guarantee that an applicant will complete his or her proposed length of stay or engagement.
16. The client is solely responsible for obtaining any work permits that may be necessary and for arrangement of medical examinations and /or investigations into the medical history of the applicant.
17. The client is responsible for all National Insurance and taxation matters and any such payments relating to any applicant engaged by the client.
18. If the applicant does not remain in the client's employment for a minimum of 4 weeks the agency may offer to replace the applicant free of charge on the following conditions.
19. The client notifies the Agency in writing within seven working days of the termination of the engagement and the initial invoice was paid in accordance with this agreement.
20. If for any reason a replacement is not provided by the agency then a refund 50% of the placement fee will be made. No refund will be made after
4 weeks.
21. The agency does not provide a refund or replacement of candidate for “Short term” (0-3 months) or “summer term”.
22. Introductions are strictly confidential and are made individually to the client who is responsible for the Agency's fees. If the client introduces the applicant directly or indirectly to other employees or employers, or any such other company or organisation with a resultant engagement the client will remain responsible for the payment of the Agency's fees as if the applicant had been engaged directly by the client.
(last updated 07/11/07)
See also Business terms and conditions for introduction of au pair and au pair plus
See also TERMS & CONDITIONS OF PURCHASING ON-LINE
See also Privacy Policy
See also Security Policy
See also TERMS & CONDITIONS OF PURCHASING ON-LINE
