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by kpak44wh

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Why do so many companies that contract out work, and
don't pay their
contractors. I have at least 6 unpaid jobs that are over 3
months old. I do a
good job, get a high rating from the customer, but I never
get paid. I
always turn my hours or weeksheet in on time. I am
going to start
naming companies if this keeps happening. Maybe they
will learn a
lesson, or other contractors won't take their work. I think
there should be
a list of contract companies that don't pay, or late in their
payments.
That would make it easier for us to get our pay.

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by dr dij

many contractors work for consulting companies that take care of collections for them and pay them immediately. (I do know of one contracting company that would not pay till they were paid by cust tho).

You can certain institute small claims (or other collection procedings).

You can also force a company into bankruptcy or payment if a certain # of vendors who are not paid get together and file this. I had heard the # was 3 unpaid vendors in some places.

Have you simply asked them for the money? The squeaky wheel gets the grease. I take it you are not doing any more work for them. If you were then of course hold off till they pay you.

by jdclyde

Have you CALLED them or stopped in to collect?

I know it is common for many companies to institute a 45 to 90 day period before they pay any bills. What is the time frame specified in your contract with them?

Are you doing any more work for them? Stop work until they clean the slats.

by kpak44wh

only one contract had 30 days, most of the companies were
out of state, and that's the big problem with them. Yes, the
first thing I did was contact them several times about the
pay, they keep saying next week... I talked to a lawyer but it
will be difficult since the companies are located in different
states, Having myself doing the local work. By the way, they
are the consulting company, not the original contractor.

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