Is it "Circumvention" when hired through an agency?

[Shawn W]

I work through a temporary agency. Today they informed me of a job opening with a company in the area. I recognized the company, becuase I did work for them last year through Upwork.

Upwork's Non-Circumvention clause says I can't work for this company outside of Upwork for another 12 months, but does that really apply in my case? They did not come looking for me: they hired an agency to find the best candidate. (Hopefully, me.) And the agency didn't know I had worked for the company before.

It's a short-term job, so I doubt that anyone thinks I'm worth the opt-out fee of $3500 or more. 

[Petra R]

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Shawn W wrote:

Upwork's Non-Circumvention clause says I can't work for this company outside of Upwork for another 12 months, but does that really apply in my case?

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Yes.

[Goran V]

Hi Shawn,

One of our team members will reach out to you via ticket as soon as possible and assist you further. Thank you.