Posted by ILNot on 1/18/06 7:37am
Msg #89035

Independent Contractor Agreement

What do you do when there is launguage on a contract that you just don't feel comfortable agreeing to. Do you cross it out and initial it or just leave it and hope that it is never an issue. Did you ever have a SS not use you because you did not agree to a part of their agreement.

thanks

Reply by Charm_AL on 1/18/06 7:50am
Msg #89037

We don't know if we are not called by any company, what the reason is. If there is something you don't feel comfortable with, line thru it and send it in or don't and when they call, tell them what your policies are. Are you talking about trip/cancellation fees? Or not agreeing to their fees?

Reply by Howie35CT on 1/18/06 7:51am
Msg #89038

What I am finding out is that when the SS calls you, EVERYTHING is negotiable, if they need you ASAP. Once you have them meet your fees with regards to that particular assignment, then it is easier for you to justify them meeting your fees on subsequent assignments. This does work both ways, however, if you take a "lowball" offer from a company, it is hard justifying higher rates from then on. Hope this helped out some!

Reply by ILNot on 1/18/06 8:07am
Msg #89042

the language

"Notary is held liable for any breach of this agreement including but not limited to; unauthorized collections of fees from the lenders, escrow or title companies and the disclsure of any confidential information. Notary is responsible for any legal costs incurred in the process of recapturing these fees."

Besides the obvious, that i would not collect unauthorized fees or disclose confidential information, I can not promise that if the SS does not pay I would not try and collect from the lender or title co. It has happened before. Please excuse me for laboring of the
minutia (sp) of this. It's really moot becaue I am doing a closing for them at noon today but I know they are waiting for the contract. Thanks

Reply by SLB SIGNING SERVICES, INC. - Sherry on 1/18/06 8:42am
Msg #89055

Re: the language

From my point of view, it would be best to call the SS and discuss it with them. I know that I have had quite a few calls regarding a non compete that I have in my Contract and once I actually have the opportunity to discuss the intention of it with the SA, the SA usually agrees to signing it. I really cannot stand someone merely crossing out on our contract...it is much better to discuss the terms that you dont agree with...IMHO

Reply by Tina_MA on 1/18/06 9:21am
Msg #89078

Re: the language

First of all, most of these contacts are not even enforceable, since one never receives a signed copy back from the SS.

Second of all, if you do not like the wording in a contact, line through it and initial the correction.

If a contract is not in your best interests, then you need to fix it so that it is, or not sign it at all.

Reply by Beth/MD on 1/18/06 9:50am
Msg #89098

Re: the language

Tina's right. Don't sign anything you're not comfortable with.

Reply by SarahBeth_CA on 1/18/06 11:05am
Msg #89136

Re: the language

That particular wording would make me think twice for sure. Why is that wording there? Did they have a falling out with a notary after not paying them for work correctly completed? Or did they just follow the lead of what some other company does? I've got one that I'm giving them till the end of the day to answer to me about. If I get the ignore treatment guess who's getting a call. I don't want to do it, however I'm not going to play games either. Job completed correctly, pay me. I usually don't take jobs from companies that have a policy that allows for over 30 days for payment. I feel that if you accept a job from someone that does take that long then they better make sure to get the check to me when they say they will.