What non-monetary things could I ask for in my contract re-negotiations? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 3, 2009 - 14 answers

Local political campaign reports a large surplus four days after stiffing its workers (I and dozens of other campaign workers are owed back pay, several of us in the $300+ range). Solutions? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 5, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm currently employed full-time for a large consulting firm and have recently been offered an opportunity to engage on contract as an independent consultant. I'm hesitant about the loss of stability that this may imply and request the communities feedback [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 9, 2009 - 5 answers

Franchisee activism question: I am a franchisee of a fairly large painting/home-repair franchise network. The franchisor has put together plans for generating additional income (a new line of business) but in return wants all franchisees to sign a contract addendum that in effect cancels our current exclusive territories. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 3, 2009 - 2 answers

I recently took a job on contract that's turning out to be not what we agreed in the interview. I've been there two weeks, and already they say that they don't accept the old contract and are drafting a new one. I don't feel good about this, and wonder if it's reasonable to walk away. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 22, 2009 - 16 answers

I'm being asked to do a freelance project and I have no idea what I'm doing! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 4, 2009 - 12 answers

What should I be paid for writing an adventure for a rpg system? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 19, 2009 - 5 answers

My current employer hasn't provided me with a contract, despite promising to on several occasions. I'm fine with this. I actually *don't want* a contract. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 14, 2008 - 6 answers

Can you recommend a literary agent or attorney? I'm in the US. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 13, 2008 - 4 answers

How can I sell surplus stock in North America? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 6, 2008 - 6 answers

Am I bound by the terms of a contract that I signed if that contract was written in Spanish? I'm in California and a native English speaker. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 17, 2008 - 12 answers

Today, my employer game a form to fill in regarding my health. On it were the usual questions about diabetes and epilepsy and such. But there were also questions about things like whether I've had/currently have irritable bowel syndrome (WTF?), how much alcohol I drink per week, whether or not I smoke, etc. Looooong question.... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 4, 2008 - 15 answers

Please help me resolve this mess I made for myself at work. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 29, 2007 - 5 answers

About a year ago I agreed (verbally) to do some programming work for a startup in exchange for a small amount of equity. In the meantime I've lost faith that this equity will be worth anything. Can I decline to do this work, or have I made a binding verbal contract that I must now fulfill? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 25, 2007 - 15 answers

How much is the Temp Agency that I work for getting paid for my services? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 13, 2007 - 24 answers

When and who can contact credit agencies regarding reneged payments to reflect on a payees credit report? Is this limited to businesses and banks or less official transactions as well? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 16, 2007 - 4 answers

TherapyContractModificationFilter: The contract my shrink wants me to sign has a paragraph saying that if he is asked to testify in a court case involving me (even if it's for the other side), I have to pay him. I'm not inclined to sign such a contract. Is such a clause anywhere near normal? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 14, 2006 - 27 answers

I earned 12,100 total income this year. All 1099. Have not made any estimated payments. How bad is my tax situation? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 9, 2006 - 18 answers

Can I break a temp-agency contract to work full-time? If so, how? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 4, 2006 - 12 answers

I'm currently on maternity leave from a job that I love. I had planned on returning to work once my leave was up, but I've now made the decision to stay home with my baby. However, I would still like to work for my current employer on a freelance basis. What's the best way to break the news to them that I'm not coming back while hopefully leaving the door open for future freelance/contract work? I don't want to burn any bridges.
posted by anonymous on Feb 8, 2005 - 12 answers

So you're self-employed, and you sign a contract for a moderate-sized, long-term gig (worth $5,000 or so/year), and...you lose your copy of the contract. Your relations with this company over the years have been overwhelmingly friendly and positive. What do you do? Just ask them nicely for a copy?
posted by anonymous on Jan 22, 2005 - 12 answers