How do I get a former client to pay my unpaid invoices sub-contracted bookkeeping services?
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How do I get a former client to pay my unpaid invoices sub-contracted bookkeeping services?
I performed various accounting tasks for a business. After almost 3 years of service, they convinced me to close my bookkeeping practice down and come to work for them full time. I was employed 6 months and then they terminated my employment. I have filed for unemployment since I received a final severance paycheck on 6/29/18. I still show an outstanding receivable on my books for them for 14,153.13 of that amount, 551.31 are reimbursements for company costs that I paid out of pocket and 1,401.82 is interest that I charged for late/no payments.
I have been attempting to negotiate, but they are really not guaranteeing me payment in full.
What is my legal recourse? Or what can I do further in efforts to collect?
THANK YOU
Jentry Hull
208 631-5766
jentryhullgmail.com
Asked on July 10, 2018 under Business Law, Idaho
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
You can sue the former client for breach of contract / account stated. Your damages (monetary compensation you are seeking in your lawsuit ) would be the amount you are owed.
Don't sign any release until you have received full payment.
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