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summary of terms & conditions for employers

These Terms & Conditions are a general summary and for information purposes only. For a specific placement Terms & Conditions please contact The Agency.

DEFINITIONS:

The Agency	means the Bunbury Agency Limited.
The Employer	means the person engaging the Staff.
Permanent Staff	means the person or persons engaged by the Employer on a continuous basis.
Temporary Staff	means the person or persons engaged by the Employer specifically for any period, which is less than 3 months in any one engagement.
Daily Staff	means the person or persons engaged by the Employer who are non-residential for any period whatsoever.
Residential Staff	means the person or persons engaged by the Employer who live with the Employer or in the Employer’s property for any period whatsoever.
Full time Staff	means the person or persons engaged by the Employer who work a minimum of 40 hours per week and are entitled to statutory holidays and sick pay.
Part time Staff	means the person or persons engaged by the Employer who work a few hours per day or per week or less than 5 days per week.
The Engagement	means the duration of employment of the Staff.

 

1. The Agency is a company registered in the United Kingdom whose registered office is at UHY Hacker Young, St Johns Chambers, Love Street, Chester CH1 1QN.
2. The Agency acts solely as Agent on behalf of the Employer. The Agency introduces Staff to the Employer. The Employer is the principal and directly contracts to employ and pay the Staff.
3. The Employer agrees to pay a registration fee upon completion and return of this Agreement to the Agency (see Fees)
4. Registration will entitle The Employer to:
   - the personal service of one of The Agency’s experienced personnel for a period of 3 months from the date of this Agreement or until the Employer engages Staff through The Agency, if that is sooner.
   - free listing of the position offered by The Employer on The Agency’s website and appropriate networks
5. The Employer agrees to pay The Agency any expenses or disbursements incurred for additional individual advertisements, which are agreed with The Employer.
6. Permanent Staff (Full time or Part time) will undertake a Trial Period over 2 weeks from the date agreed by both parties, known as the Commencement Date of Employment.
7. If the Staff are subsequently engaged the appropriate fee will become due. (see Fees).
8. The Employer MUST notify The Agency within 3 DAYS of the Commencement Date of Engagement.
9. The Employer agrees NOT to re-engage Temporary Staff previously introduced through The Agency otherwise than through The Agency. Upon each and every re-engagement, The Employer agrees to pay The Agency a fee of 25% of the total wage + vat (or a minimum of £50 + vat).
10. The Employer agrees NOT to re-engage Staff previously introduced through The Agency otherwise than through The Agency. Upon each and every re-engagement, The Employer agrees to pay The Agency the appropriate fee (see Fees).
11. The Employer agrees to settle all accounts within 14 DAYS of receipt of the invoice. The Agency reserves the right to charge an extra 2.5% to that account if the account is not settled within the specified time. A charge of 1.5% will be added if payment is made by credit card. There is no charge for payments made by debit card.
12. It is an express term of this Agreement that The Agency shall incur no liability whatsoever or howsoever arising from any act, default, negligence or otherwise of any Staff employed by the Employers through the Agency. The Employer agrees therefore to be fully insured against any liability that might arise.
13. The Agency is registered with the Care Quality Commission CQC North West, Citygate, Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4PA. Tel: 03000 616161.
14. The Agency is an Equal Opportunities Agency and complies with current legislation including the Sex Discrimination and Race Relations Act and is in compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
15. In the event of complaints please contact the agency directly and we will address the issue immediately.
16. In the event of a dispute or difference arising under this agreement the law prevailing in England and Wales shall apply and any such dispute or difference shall be heard and determined by a Court of Law.

Fees

placement registration engagement Part Time Staff wages under £125 per week £25 3 weeks wages Full Time Staff wages over £125 per week £25 4 weeks wages Residential Staff £25 4 weeks wages Temporary Staff £25 25% of monthly wage per month ‘Rosy Rota’ Carers £100 annually £30 quarterly 25% of monthly wage per month ‘Rosy Rota’ Companion Housekeepers £100 annually £30 quarterly 20% of the total wage Au Pairs £25 up to 8 weeks £150 up to 3 months £200 up to 6 months £300 over 6 months £400

• All registrations are valid for up to 3 months
• Registration for ‘Rosy Rota’ Carers and ‘Rosy Rota’ Companion Housekeepers can be valid for 3 or 12 months
• There is a minimum Engagement Fee of £25
• Registration Fees are inclusive of VAT
• Engagement Fees are subject to VAT

These Terms & Conditions are a general summary and for information purposes only. For a specific placement Terms & Conditions please contact The Agency.