hi, i'm a free lance graphic artist. recently i accepted a job from 1 company. problem is ...?

Question

the problem is they are very slow in payment and they told me 14 day after the event they will pay me. And the event date is over and no such event is being held, but however i send them a bill over and now they told me the poster that i did for them is cancel and i'm not being pay anymore. Am i still allow to be claim money from them ?

am i allow to make a police report that they faud me ?

i dont know have a contract sign cause they keep pushing the date to sign it. i have however a written email and a withness to the whole event happen. so do i still able to claim the money. i know it not worth the money to sue them as very low amount is being handle here but am i still able to claim them back ?

the reason they gave me for the cancellation of the event is that other investor has step in and demand not to use my poster anymore. but if that the case i'm still allow to accept payment for it right ?

Answer 1

If you and the company signed a contract, then I would look into legal action. Unless the contract stipulates that you'd only get paid if the event happens, then you're S.O.L.
I would also have handy any sort of correspondence that you and this company have had regarding this project; emails, any sort of postal correspondence.
Try looking into the law regarding verbal contracts in your area, some states and countries are very good about implied contracts, others aren't.
I would definitely tell the company that you worked under the assumption that you were to be paid, and expect to be rewarded for your efforts, but remember that its up to you to remain professional and never lose your temper.
I'm also a graphic artist, and this has happened to me once or twice early in my career.
So, my advice to you in the future is: Friend, family, or foe, business is business and it should never take place without a legal and binding contract.
There are sites on line that will allow you to download and print out legal contracts that you can use for your future projects, just poke around on Google.com and I'm sure you'll find one or two.
But other than that,I'd say that you have a pretty good case for legal action.

Answer 2

You have to read the terms of your contract. You did have a written agreement, didn't you?

You probably are entitled to your money, but the first question is, if you sue them, can they pay? And the second question is, is it worth it?

If they did have an event scheduled, it wasn't fraud. If they use the poster without paying you, you might have an argument that they stole your poster. It will help if you have some way of proving you did it, of course.

Answer 3

It is a civil matter and your only recourse is to send them a bill.

When they do not pay, take them to court.

But, as the first answer correctly pointed out, it depends entirely on the terms of the contract.

And, it is highly unlikely you will be paid regardless what you do since they sound like the typical screw everyone you can type of operation.


Even if you sue them and get a judgment for ten million dollars, you still have to collect that judgment and if they have nothing you can attach, you are still out of luck so far as collecting any money.



You really need to talk to a lawyer before you continue trying to do business as a "free lance graphic artist."

You are going to end up giving away more than you sell if you continue on your present course.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Take them to small claims court. It sounds like you've been defrauded.

However, it is important that you have your contract in writing. Otherwise it will be difficult to prove that they're ripping you off.