Self Employment Payment Dispute

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Even without a signed contract, you may still be entitled to payment if theres evidence of an agreement or if work was performed and accepted. Document all communications and work completed. Send a formal demand letter for payment. Consult with a solicitor or the citizens advice bureau for guidance.

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I am based in the UK. I was self employed and because of bullying from the customer I gave notice to leave the role & service I provide (business consultancy - * weeks notice) but unfortunately due to continued bullying I text to say I wasn't coming back.
I'm sorry to hear about your experience, ****. In the UK, you have some rights even as a self-employed individual. Here are a few points to consider:
- Document all instances of bullying as evidence.
- Consider sending a formal notice to the client detailing the bullying and why you left.
- Seek advice from Acas (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) for further guidance.
Have you considered taking any legal action or seeking mediation?
They are now saying the legally don't have to pay me
It sounds like a challenging situation, ****. Here are some points to consider regarding payment disputes in the UK:
- Review your contract to understand the terms regarding notice and payment.
- Ensure you have documented all work completed and any agreed-upon payment terms.
- Consider writing a formal letter demanding payment for services rendered.
- Seek advice from a solicitor or the Citizens Advice Bureau for further assistance.
Have you tried reaching out to the client formally to resolve the payment issue?
I never actually signed a contract
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In the UK, even without a signed contract, you may still be entitled to payment if there's evidence of an agreement or if work was performed and accepted. Consider:
- Documenting all communications and work completed.
- Sending a formal demand letter for payment.
- Consulting with a solicitor or the Citizens Advice Bureau.
Have you been able to gather any written communications that might indicate an agreement on payment terms?
The only written notice on payments I have says that I get paid on the last day of every month for the hours worked, which I bill through a software called Square
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It seems you have some evidence of an agreement regarding payment terms, even without a formal contract. Consider the following steps:
- Send a formal demand letter for payment, referencing any written communications.
- Keep records of all communications and payments.
- Consider seeking legal advice from a solicitor or the Citizens Advice Bureau.
Would you like more information on writing a formal demand letter?