Q: I am freelancer from Pakistan, working for a US firm. Employer is delaying my payments.
Hi, I am from Pakistan. In the field of IT I am working as a freelancer/contractor for many years now and most of my clients/employers are from the US. I signed a work agreement (payment by hourly basis) as Contractor with a US based resource company in November 2021. I have been getting all my monthly timesheet approved by Client manager intime and have been sending them to my employer as they had instructed. This flow explains the relation among involved entities: Me => My Employer Company => Another Company => Actual Client (I am providing services to) They had been paying me in the start but later they had started delaying the payments. I have been requesting them dozens of times but mostly in vain. When I added Client manager into the picture they released few of the payments. Now the situation is; I am still working for their client but I am not getting paid and the total amount pending is worth of more than a 1.5 years work. The main response I have been getting from my
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It sounds like you’re dealing with a very frustrating situation. It's essential to address this issue promptly to ensure you receive the payments you’re owed. One option is to thoroughly review your contract to understand your rights and any clauses regarding late payments or dispute resolution.
Consider documenting all communications with your employer and client manager, highlighting your attempts to resolve the payment issues. This can be useful if you need to escalate the matter. You might want to formally notify your employer in writing about the outstanding payments and specify a deadline for payment.
If the situation does not improve, you may need to seek legal assistance to explore your options, which could include pursuing a claim for unpaid wages. Additionally, consider discussing the issue with the actual client you are providing services to, as they might have some leverage over your employer. Taking these steps can help you address the delayed payments more effectively.
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