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I was going to say what Igloo said. The client needs to read their contract with your company. Contracts sometimes have a "no compete" clause. This means that the client cannot "steal" a employee from an agency or the employee cannot quit and then work privately for the same client. Something like that.
As others have aptly posted, your contract is beyond important this.
But your “client” too has signed a contract, and they themselves HAVE TO read and reread their own contract carefully to see what the exit plan needs to be. There usually will be something as to their paying a noncompete fee of 2-4 months if they leave and then hire an employee of the old agency. If this is in their contract, then the agency will bill them and when they don’t pay, the agency will turn it over to collection. And as work was done at someone’s home, they will end up paying the bill because otherwise the agency can seek a judgement which in turn becomes a lien placed on the home.
Noncompete for you are hard to enforce if you as an individual want to be able to work and live in a right-to-work State. The ability for the agency to go after the client balances that out so to speak.
If your conversations are all with your elderly client, I’d suggest that you also speak directly with whomever is the POA and whomever is paying for the current agency and the supposed new agency as well to what they plan on doing.
I agree you need to carefully read your existing contract. And, there is no guarantee that if you move to another company that they can promise you will work with that client. Businesses have to schedule according to needs and many other variables, not by "special arrangements".
What if you are a companion-level aid to this client. If he moves, and you with him, then if his level of care changes (like he needs meds dispensed or becomes a fall risk) and you aren't trained/qualified for that, then you can't be his aid no matter what. This is what happened to my Aunts: they had a beloved companion aid for 6 years. Then one of my Aunts with dementia started falling. This aid was not qualified for "fall risk" clients so she couldn't be their aid any more. It broke our hearts.
If you are being treated well at your current employer then I would not "chase" clients around. Stay put because there's too many other variables and the new employer may be jerks. Then what.
This depends on what the language is in any contract you may or may not have with your current company. It is something to discuss with your current company and the company you hope to move to. We cannot conceivably know what their rules are or know of any agreements or contracts you may have already signed. I wish you the best; it's wonderful that you have such a great relationship with your client.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
But your “client” too has signed a contract, and they themselves HAVE TO read and reread their own contract carefully to see what the exit plan needs to be. There usually will be something as to their paying a noncompete fee of 2-4 months if they leave and then hire an employee of the old agency. If this is in their contract, then the agency will bill them and when they don’t pay, the agency will turn it over to collection. And as work was done at someone’s home, they will end up paying the bill because otherwise the agency can seek a judgement which in turn becomes a lien placed on the home.
Noncompete for you are hard to enforce if you as an individual want to be able to work and live in a right-to-work State. The ability for the agency to go after the client balances that out so to speak.
If your conversations are all with your elderly client, I’d suggest that you also speak directly with whomever is the POA and whomever is paying for the current agency and the supposed new agency as well to what they plan on doing.
What if you are a companion-level aid to this client. If he moves, and you with him, then if his level of care changes (like he needs meds dispensed or becomes a fall risk) and you aren't trained/qualified for that, then you can't be his aid no matter what. This is what happened to my Aunts: they had a beloved companion aid for 6 years. Then one of my Aunts with dementia started falling. This aid was not qualified for "fall risk" clients so she couldn't be their aid any more. It broke our hearts.
If you are being treated well at your current employer then I would not "chase" clients around. Stay put because there's too many other variables and the new employer may be jerks. Then what.