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PostPosted: Tue Dec 15, 2015 8:39 pm 
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How do you get a driver who is doing one with the commission? I didn't have a writer agreement with them, so my bad.

While we are on that. Do you have or know a template agreement for ph drivers driving operator vehicle that covers this kind of scenario?

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PostPosted: Tue Dec 15, 2015 8:54 pm 
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theCrab wrote:
How do you get a driver who is doing one with the commission? I didn't have a writer agreement with them, so my bad.

While we are on that. Do you have or know a template agreement for ph drivers driving operator vehicle that covers this kind of scenario?

Tbh mate, after actually typing that ( i do presume you are a fully grown bloke) you deserve it


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PostPosted: Tue Dec 15, 2015 9:00 pm 
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theCrab wrote:
How do you get a driver who is doing one with the commission? I didn't have a writer agreement with them, so my bad.

While we are on that. Do you have or know a template agreement for ph drivers driving operator vehicle that covers this kind of scenario?

Tbh mate, after actually typing that ( i do presume you are a fully grown bloke) you deserve it

There used to be a time when men could be trusted by other men. Bloody feminists screwed us over. :badgrin: :badgrin:

Do you have any tips on the second part of the question?

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theCrab wrote:
ven2112 wrote:
theCrab wrote:
How do you get a driver who is doing one with the commission? I didn't have a writer agreement with them, so my bad.

While we are on that. Do you have or know a template agreement for ph drivers driving operator vehicle that covers this kind of scenario?

Tbh mate, after actually typing that ( i do presume you are a fully grown bloke) you deserve it

There used to be a time when men could be trusted by other men. Bloody feminists screwed us over. :badgrin: :badgrin:

Do you have any tips on the second part of the question?

Maybe you should have taken a bond from him to secure against such things.

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PostPosted: Tue Dec 15, 2015 10:00 pm 
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Thanks grandad. Thats some good point right there. He was desperate for a job and I thought he could do with a good heart. Maybe I was wrong, now i know I was.

Is there anyone with an example agreement that i could copy/modify to suit this kinda situation?

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PostPosted: Tue Dec 15, 2015 11:40 pm 
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Thanks grandad. Thats some good point right there. He was desperate for a job and I thought he could do with a good heart. Maybe I was wrong, now i know I was.

Is there anyone with an example agreement that i could copy/modify to suit this kinda situation?


Just a CCJ through the small claims court.


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PostPosted: Wed Dec 16, 2015 7:14 am 
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If you are a menber of the FSB then their legal helpline can provide a lot of help in matters like this but to be honest the main reason why most businesses have fixed board rents and not commission is for this reason. The only way to avoid fraud is not handle cash like uber does

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PostPosted: Wed Dec 16, 2015 11:02 am 
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theCrab wrote:
How do you get a driver who is doing one with the commission? I didn't have a writer agreement with them, so my bad.

While we are on that. Do you have or know a template agreement for ph drivers driving operator vehicle that covers this kind of scenario?


sack him, move on

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PostPosted: Wed Dec 16, 2015 12:00 pm 
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wannabeeahack wrote:
theCrab wrote:
How do you get a driver who is doing one with the commission? I didn't have a writer agreement with them, so my bad.

While we are on that. Do you have or know a template agreement for ph drivers driving operator vehicle that covers this kind of scenario?


sack him, move on

Thats what I did. Should I name and shame him so other operators know about it? Should I inform his new operator?

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PostPosted: Wed Dec 16, 2015 12:24 pm 
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theCrab wrote:
wannabeeahack wrote:
theCrab wrote:
How do you get a driver who is doing one with the commission? I didn't have a writer agreement with them, so my bad.

While we are on that. Do you have or know a template agreement for ph drivers driving operator vehicle that covers this kind of scenario?


sack him, move on

Thats what I did. Should I name and shame him so other operators know about it? Should I inform his new operator?


Just be careful what you say and do!

Stating the obvious.......knowing and proving are two different things. However a discreet word in his new employers ear i.e one on one....followed by... you will deny it if it is repeated, might make you feel a little bit better.

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theCrab wrote:
wannabeeahack wrote:
theCrab wrote:
How do you get a driver who is doing one with the commission? I didn't have a writer agreement with them, so my bad.

While we are on that. Do you have or know a template agreement for ph drivers driving operator vehicle that covers this kind of scenario?


sack him, move on

Thats what I did. Should I name and shame him so other operators know about it? Should I inform his new operator?



only by chinese whispers, not on here

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PostPosted: Wed Dec 16, 2015 7:30 pm 
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theCrab wrote:
Thanks grandad. Thats some good point right there. He was desperate for a job and I thought he could do with a good heart. Maybe I was wrong, now i know I was.

Is there anyone with an example agreement that i could copy/modify to suit this kinda situation?

A lesson to us all.

Get him to pay daily, either through the letter box or hidden in the car somewhere.

That way you are only going to get bumped for a days money.

In terms of a contract letter just put the basics down and get him to sign and date it.

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PostPosted: Wed Dec 16, 2015 7:33 pm 
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wannabeeahack wrote:
theCrab wrote:
How do you get a driver who is doing one with the commission? I didn't have a writer agreement with them, so my bad.

While we are on that. Do you have or know a template agreement for ph drivers driving operator vehicle that covers this kind of scenario?


sack him, move on

this, take it on the chin mate :wink:


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PostPosted: Wed Dec 16, 2015 7:47 pm 
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I paid for a drivers badge about 10 years ago, he drove for me for about 2 months then just changed to another driver

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PostPosted: Fri Dec 18, 2015 11:19 am 
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Problem is he is allegedly self employed , so is free to go anywhere


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