TERMS OF BUSINESS
Definitions
In these Terms of Business the following definitions apply
1.0 “Silver Teal” means Silver Teal Cooks, 34 Sloan Street, Edinburgh, EH6 8PH
1.1 “Applicant” means the member of staff introduced by Silver Teal to the client for an engagement.
1.2 “Client” means the individual or organisation requiring the services of a cook or other member of staff and to whom the applicant is introduced by Silver Teal.
1.3 “Engagement” means the engagement or employment by the client of the applicant on a permanent or short term basis.
1.4 “Introduction” means the passing of the applicant’s details by whatever means by Silver Teal to the client and which passing of details leads to an engagement of the applicant by the client.
2. Introduction leading to Engagement
Silver Teal is an introduction agency for cooks and other related staff. They maintain a database of such staff seeking employment on a permanent or part-time basis. When approached by a client seeking the services of such staff, Silver Teal will refer an applicant from their database to the client, and it will then be for the client and the applicant to negotiate terms of engagement between them.
3. Fees
Where such referral leads to the engagement of the applicant by the client, the client will become liable for Silver Teal’s fee which will be calculated in accordance with the Scale of Fees provided to the client. The client will be bound to advise Silver Teal of the remuneration agreed between the applicant and the client. Accounts are due for payment within 14 days on receipt of invoice.
4. Re-engagement
Where the client re-engages the applicant within a period of 3 years from the end of any engagement, the client will be responsible for payment of a further fee to Silver Teal in accordance with the then current Scale of Fees.
5. Suitability
Silver Teal carefully select all applicants after having interviewed them personally, but Silver Teal offer no warranty as to the suitability of any applicant for any particular engagement. The client will be deemed to have satisfied himself with regard to the applicant’s suitability prior to engagement of the applicant.
6. Liability
Silver Teal accept no responsibility for any loss, damage or other liability incurred by the client as a result of their engagement of the applicant. The client will be responsible for arranging all necessary public, personal liability and employer’s liability insurance.
7. Remuneration
The Client will be responsible for paying the applicant and for recovering all necessary PAYE and Income Tax. Silver Teal will have no liability to the client or to the applicant for remuneration, holiday pay, sick pay.
8. Cancellation
When the client cancels the booking of an applicant within two weeks of the commencement of engagement, for employment up to one week, the client shall be responsible for the payment of half the applicant fee and full payment of Silver Teal's fee in accordance to their Scale of Fees. For the cancellation of an engagement of more than one week, the client shall be responsible for the payment of one week's agreed fee to the applicant, and full payment of Silver Teal's fee.
9. Law
These Terms are governed by the Law of Scotland.
In these Terms of Business the following definitions apply
1.0 “Silver Teal” means Silver Teal Cooks, 34 Sloan Street, Edinburgh, EH6 8PH
1.1 “Applicant” means the member of staff introduced by Silver Teal to the client for an engagement.
1.2 “Client” means the individual or organisation requiring the services of a cook or other member of staff and to whom the applicant is introduced by Silver Teal.
1.3 “Engagement” means the engagement or employment by the client of the applicant on a permanent or short term basis.
1.4 “Introduction” means the passing of the applicant’s details by whatever means by Silver Teal to the client and which passing of details leads to an engagement of the applicant by the client.
2. Introduction leading to Engagement
Silver Teal is an introduction agency for cooks and other related staff. They maintain a database of such staff seeking employment on a permanent or part-time basis. When approached by a client seeking the services of such staff, Silver Teal will refer an applicant from their database to the client, and it will then be for the client and the applicant to negotiate terms of engagement between them.
3. Fees
Where such referral leads to the engagement of the applicant by the client, the client will become liable for Silver Teal’s fee which will be calculated in accordance with the Scale of Fees provided to the client. The client will be bound to advise Silver Teal of the remuneration agreed between the applicant and the client. Accounts are due for payment within 14 days on receipt of invoice.
4. Re-engagement
Where the client re-engages the applicant within a period of 3 years from the end of any engagement, the client will be responsible for payment of a further fee to Silver Teal in accordance with the then current Scale of Fees.
5. Suitability
Silver Teal carefully select all applicants after having interviewed them personally, but Silver Teal offer no warranty as to the suitability of any applicant for any particular engagement. The client will be deemed to have satisfied himself with regard to the applicant’s suitability prior to engagement of the applicant.
6. Liability
Silver Teal accept no responsibility for any loss, damage or other liability incurred by the client as a result of their engagement of the applicant. The client will be responsible for arranging all necessary public, personal liability and employer’s liability insurance.
7. Remuneration
The Client will be responsible for paying the applicant and for recovering all necessary PAYE and Income Tax. Silver Teal will have no liability to the client or to the applicant for remuneration, holiday pay, sick pay.
8. Cancellation
When the client cancels the booking of an applicant within two weeks of the commencement of engagement, for employment up to one week, the client shall be responsible for the payment of half the applicant fee and full payment of Silver Teal's fee in accordance to their Scale of Fees. For the cancellation of an engagement of more than one week, the client shall be responsible for the payment of one week's agreed fee to the applicant, and full payment of Silver Teal's fee.
9. Law
These Terms are governed by the Law of Scotland.