To all here who are talking about not getting paid...I had a similar situation when we lived in California (San Diego). She was an independent person and she had a few accounts she was working for. She did the scheduling and she hired the shoppers and editors. She was also a very nice person the first year or so, and I did quite a bit of work for her. Eventually, the checks were slower coming, and the excuses were all over the place.
After a few months of that, which included emails and phone calls from me, and then after awhile of that, no responses from her, I took some advice from a friend of mine about taking her to small claims court. He also said to write a letter first. She also lived In California, (southern California) so I could do it, since we lived in the same state. I was totally prepared to do it (since she owed me $1500). But first, I decided to send her a letter.
I looked up on line and found the PERFECT sample letter, written by a lawyer. I copied & pasted it, and put my info in it, telling her that she had 15 days to respond or I would proceed to see her in court. She would be responsible for all legal costs as well as the amount, if she did not show up there. Ten days later, I received a certified letter with a cashiers check for my exact amount! I basically did not have to pay a cent, nor did I have to go to court. I figured that it was worth the try, before I started legal action, and it was!
Whoever of you who lives in the same state and has the CA address should make the same effort to whoever is responsible for paying you. Add up what each of you has and use that amount. There is a limit for small claims court (I don't remember now what it is). Just give it a shot! It may work.
****note She had said that she would send it "later" but when that didn't happen (weeks later, and no more responses from her) that is when I sent her that letter. It was well worded, it definitely looked like a lawyer was involved).
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/15/2020 02:35PM by Jazzgirl.