Fee structures in the PPI

PPI Fees

This is one of the most disturbing issues in the PPI. Due to the multiple layering of the industry by NAMFS membership by time the money, if it does, gets to Labor the fees have become so diluted they do not cover expenses. Your Thoughts???

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* 1. Do you accept work for a company that subs anouther company's work

Yes

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* 2. Do you feel that your company is treated like;

An Independent Contractor

An Employee

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* 3. Have you ever completed services for a company "subbing the work and not been paid?

Yes

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* 4. Do you feel the PPI needs a third party mediator that would be able to have legal standing for conflict resolution to hold companies subbing work accountable for not paying in a timely manner

Yes

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* 5. Do you understand how “Severability Clau
ses” in your contracts work?

Yes

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* 6. Do you feel that all companies “subbing” work should be mandated to carry a surety bond with clause in the contracts that allows you to attach immediately upon a nonpayment issue?

Yes

They should have to carry bond but with out the contract clause

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* 7. Are you of the opinion the all “subbing” (with the exception of trade specific services) needs to stop on every level of the PPI and that work needs to be directly assigned to those that will physically complete the services?

Yes it's an exploitative business model

No it's a good business model that benefits the industry

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* 8. Currently many companies deduct and additional type of discount or penalty for a mistake you make or late work. Do you think that should work both ways, for example if you’re sent to a wrong address and have to spend extra time gathering the required information, should you receive an additional 10% on that work order?

Yes

Should be discussed during negotiations

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* 9. Do you feel you should be allowed to bill interest on any payment not made over 30 days?
In addition Do you feel that the "Back Charge" shoud have a 30 day time frame?

Be able to bill interest on payments not made after 30 days

Not charge interest on late payments

Back Charge time frame 30

No time frame on Back Charges

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* 10. Do you feel the "Lien Clause" should be removed from contracts? In addition how long do you feel is appropriate time frame for non payment issues should you be allowed to lien the properties involved in non-payments?
(two answers...)

Remove Lien Clause for contracts

Leave Lien Clauses in Contracts

14 days beyond non payment be allowed to lien

21 days beyond non payment be allowed to lien

30 days beyond non payment be allowed to lien

Other (please specify)what do you feel is an appropriate time frame

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* 1. Do you accept work for a company that subs anouther company's work

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* 2. Do you feel that your company is treated like;

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* 3. Have you ever completed services for a company "subbing the work and not been paid?

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* 4. Do you feel the PPI needs a third party mediator that would be able to have legal standing for conflict resolution to hold companies subbing work accountable for not paying in a timely manner

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* 5. Do you understand how “Severability Clauses” in your contracts work?

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* 6. Do you feel that all companies “subbing” work should be mandated to carry a surety bond with clause in the contracts that allows you to attach immediately upon a nonpayment issue?

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* 7. Are you of the opinion the all “subbing” (with the exception of trade specific services) needs to stop on every level of the PPI and that work needs to be directly assigned to those that will physically complete the services?

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* 9. Do you feel you should be allowed to bill interest on any payment not made over 30 days?In addition Do you feel that the "Back Charge" shoud have a 30 day time frame?

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* 10. Do you feel the "Lien Clause" should be removed from contracts? In addition how long do you feel is appropriate time frame for non payment issues should you be allowed to lien the properties involved in non-payments?(two answers...)

* 5. Do you understand how “Severability Clau
ses” in your contracts work?

* 9. Do you feel you should be allowed to bill interest on any payment not made over 30 days?
In addition Do you feel that the "Back Charge" shoud have a 30 day time frame?

* 10. Do you feel the "Lien Clause" should be removed from contracts? In addition how long do you feel is appropriate time frame for non payment issues should you be allowed to lien the properties involved in non-payments?
(two answers...)