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Derek Edward Griffiths's avatar

To my knowledge an agent cannot 'fire' a client; whatever that means. The relationship of author to agent/agency is the author employs the agent/agency for a set agreed percentage of their earnings for works represented. The agent/agency can terminate a contract of representation with the author on various grounds, all of which will be set out in the contract of representation. It is not an employer-employee contract in that context. Greater clarity than this is required if you are presuming to advise people on professional matters such as these online.

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Kate McKean's avatar

You are right. The agent and the author can terminate the agreement per the terms of said agreement. We use "fire" colloquially on both ends.

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