Debt Recovery: Winning the War on Unpaid Recruitment Fees

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Tallulah

In the recruiting world, recruitment debt recovery isn’t just another task – it’s a full-blown battlefield. Whether you’re chasing unpaid fees or dealing with backdoor hires, the struggle is real, but at RecLAW, we’re the experts who fight back. We know that when it comes to recruitment debt recovery, you’ve already done the hard work – sourced the perfect candidate – and now it’s time to collect what’s owed.

But instead of a smooth payday, you’re getting the classic runaround. We don’t tolerate excuses.

Recruitment debt recovery is our expertise, and we won’t stop until you’re paid in full.

How to Crush the Top Excuses in Recruitment Debt Recovery

Chances are you’ve heard these lame excuses a hundred times before. Don’t worry, here’s how we handle each one like the pros we are:

1. “We didn’t sign your terms.”

Well, here’s a newsflash: you don’t need a signature for the terms to stick in court. If they got the terms and used your service, that’s as good as a legally binding handshake. Keep your terms upfront, and if they try to play this card, we’ll ensure it gets shredded in court.

2. “We already knew the candidate.”

Classic move, but irrelevant. If you facilitated the introduction that led to the hire, whether they knew the candidate before or not doesn’t matter. We’ll dive into your documentation and prove that your effort made the connection that counted.

3. “We hired them for a different role.”

Cleaner or CEO, it doesn’t matter. If your introduction led to the hire, the fee is yours. We’ll make sure your terms are rock-solid, leaving no room for clients to wriggle out of paying what they owe.

4. “Another agency sent us the CV first.”

This one’s cheeky but easy to counter. Recruitment isn’t about who can spam the most CVs. It’s about whose introduction led to the hire. We’ll prove your involvement sealed the deal.

5. “The candidate applied directly.”

Oh, really? If the candidate ended up in front of their hiring manager because of your hustle, that excuse holds no water. Keep your records tight, and we’ll shut down this nonsense faster than they can come up with another excuse.

Need a Hand Chasing Unpaid Recruitment Fees?

Let our team at RecLAW handle your recruitment debt recovery. From start to finish, we’ll take care of the legal heavy lifting, so you can focus on finding top talent.


Learn How to Tackle Recruitment Debt Recovery

Tune into the Recruitment Uncensored Podcast

For a deeper dive into recruitment debt recovery, catch the latest guest spot on the Recruitment Uncensored podcast with Kate O’Neill. Our very own Partner & Solicitor, Barry Cullen, sits down with Kate to break down the dirty world of recruitment debt recovery. Excuses get busted, strategies get shared, and you’ll walk away knowing exactly how to protect your fees.


Be Prepared Next Time. RecProtect Yourself Today!

With RecProtect, you can stop stressing and start getting paid – fast. RecProtect is a legal platform designed specifically for recruiters to ensure you receive your fees promptly, without the endless back-and-forth.

Ready to see how it works?

Book a demo today and discover how RecProtect can streamline your payment process and keep your cash flow moving.

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