How do I get paid for work that I have already completed for a company as a freelancer?
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How do I get paid for work that I have already completed for a company as a freelancer?
I have done work for an e-commerce business for the past 2 1/2 years. Last month was our final month of working together. However, I am now struggling to get paid for the last 3 months I have completed work for them. I was told they would send out a check for some work 2 weeks ago but when I have received nothing I contacted them but they are not being responsive with an answer. I am located in one state and the company and owner are located in another. How can I get my money for completed work?
Asked on July 10, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Florida
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
From what you have written, you were working as an independent contractor for the company that you have written about. In order to possibly get yourself paid the balance owed sooner rather than later, I would send the representative of the company that you worked for a written final invoice for services rendered with a stated due date for payment.
The invoice should state that a 1.5% monthly finance charge (18% per annum) would be charged on the unpaid balance after a set date. Keep a copy of it for future need. If you do not get paid by the due date, you may need to bring a possible small claims action against the company that owes you the money that you have written about.
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