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Date of posting:	2009-06-05 07:53:22
Page Views:	157
Dispute with:	A Business, Company, or Store
Amount:	$1,001 to $10,000
Description:	I worked as a freelance Creative Director for a company a little over 2 months totaling approx. 175 hours. I was to be paid per event (either 10%-15%) but as events went by many of them got canceled or I was not informed of the outcome. Since I had not been paid by any event (for whatever reason) I finally had to resign. I sent the invoice fixed at an hourly rate for a Creative Director and multiplied it by the hours I spent working for them. The invoice outlines all of my work, down to the minute including descriptions and other detailed information. I gave them 7 business days to respond (as I am willing to negotiate) or to send payment and Tuesday June 9th marks the final day of the grace period. Here's the problem: no one signed any agreements. Some may suggest a verbal agreement is enough. But what can I do at this point to get some kind of compensation? Any suggestions?
Zipcode:	93728
City:	Fresno-High
State:	California

Comments

	1 year, 2 months ago FEHA applies in case of discrimination. This is a simple breach of contract. An attorney will generally charge a contingent fee of 33%.

davidvel	1 year, 2 months ago If you were an employee (ie. you worked for this company at their direction for their clients, etc.) you need an attorney that can handle your FEHA claim.

	1 year, 3 months ago You don't necessarily need a written contract, though it would help. By doing the work in reliance on the verbal agreement, you definitely have a contract, even if it was verbal. You can probably sue in small claims court without an attorney. Make sure you advise your former employer of your intent to sue to give them a chance to resolve the case. You will need to present your documentation to the judge. You may also need to present evidence of how much "creative directors" are typically paid.

1 year, 3 months ago

You don't necessarily need a written contract, though it would help. By doing the work in reliance on the verbal agreement, you definitely have a contract, even if it was verbal. You can probably sue in small claims court without an attorney. Make sure you advise your former employer of your intent to sue to give them a chance to resolve the case. You will need to present your documentation to the judge. You may also need to present evidence of how much "creative directors" are typically paid.

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