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What Happens When a Contract Is Paused on UpWork?

Last updated on September 30, 2022 @ 9:09 pm

When you pause a contract on UpWork, your client will no longer be able to message you or post new jobs. Your client can still access your work history and feedback, but will not be able to hire you for new work.

If you have an hourly contract, your client will not be charged for any time that you do not work. If you have a fixed-price contract, your client will not be charged for any work that is not yet completed. You can still message your client and view their feedback while the contract is paused.

There are a few reasons why you might want to pause a contract. Maybe you’re taking a vacation or working on another project and can’t take on any more work.

Or maybe there’s been a problem with the project and you need to take some time to figure out how to fix it. Whatever the reason, pausing a contract is a simple way to temporarily stop working with a client without ending the relationship entirely.

If you need to pause your contract for any reason, just go to the Contract tab on UpWork and click the “Pause Contract” button. You’ll be asked to confirm that you want to pause the contract, and then it will be paused immediately. You can always unpause the contract later if you change your mind.

PRO TIP: If a contract is paused on Upwork, the freelancer will not be able to work on that contract and will not be paid for any work done during the paused period. The client may also be charged a fee for pausing the contract.

What Happens When a Contract Is Paused on UpWork?

When you pause a contract on UpWork, your client will no longer be able to message you or post new jobs.

Conclusion

Pausing a contract on UpWork is a simple way of temporarily stopping communication with clients without having to end the business relationship entirely. It allows both parties to take some time away from each other if needed, without losing access to past messages or feedback.

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

Cloud infrastructure engineer and tech mess solver.