What can I do I am a small business owner completed a Job over 30 days and have not be paid from the contractor
Asked on Sep 04th, 2012 on Business Law - New Jersey
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I own my own business I work as a cribber I am the only worker. I finished a job over 30 days ago. I was told that I would be paid on completion of the Job. I have done work in the past for this company and found that they are somewhat slow on payment but never in the past has it taken this long. I have spoken to them several times in regards to pay and have been told that it would be tomorrow or the next couple of days. So my question " What can I do? " I want to be paid but still would like to have a working relationship with this company. I just don't want to be pushed around and step on. I want to be respected as a business as I do them ( fading quickly) please help me and point me in the right direction I live in Alberta, Canada. If you reqire any more information please feel free to ask J P Foundations LTD.
In the great scheme of things, 30 days is not a long time to be paid. Your choices are few and unattractive. You can sue to recover the balance due. If you do so, you will probably ultimately collect less than the full balance and after an even greater delay. Or you can send a demand letter (possibly by certified mail) threatening suit. In either case, you may lose the customer.
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