Q: What is the verbal work agreement and how can I get a law consultation
I have a agreement for a 2 year with a company I transport products and delivery to hes customers with hes regulations all goes good for one year and now he just cut my payment in half alleging the diferente can be hes company profits and I have to do the same work with half of the payment.
I owe a transport company and have a agreement with the COTSCO supplier we agree on a rate per load with driver assist (driver uload and count product) las year all went good and this pass 3 months now I receive a call from the COTSCO supplier and he said is paid half of the rate agreed because his company is keeping the rest as profit he receive the same paid from COTSCO to deliver hes product but they reduce my shipping payment basically half of the rate and also they add 1 extra Stop to my deliver route is this legal?
A:
A verbal work agreement is a verbal contract between two parties, in which they agree to certain terms of work without a written contract. In many cases, verbal work agreements can be legally binding, although they can be difficult to prove in court if there is a dispute.
In your situation, it appears that you have a written agreement with the company you transport products for, which specifies the terms of your work, including the rate of payment. If the company has unilaterally reduced your payment without your agreement, they may be in breach of the contract.
To get a legal consultation on this matter, you may want to consider reaching out to a lawyer who specializes in contract law or employment law. They can review your agreement, assess your situation, and advise you on your legal options. You can find a lawyer by contacting a local bar association, searching online, or asking for recommendations from friends or colleagues.
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