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Can You Cancel a Job on UpWork?

Last updated on September 30, 2022 @ 11:37 am

If you’re new to the world of freelancing, you may be wondering if it’s possible to cancel a job on UpWork. The answer is yes, but there are some things to keep in mind before you do so.

For starters, it’s important to understand that when you cancel a job on UpWork, the freelancer who was working on the job will still be paid for their time. This is because UpWork uses a milestone-based payment system, which means that payments are released once the milestone is completed (even if it’s not approved by the client).

So, if you cancel a job on UpWork, the freelancer will still be paid for any work that they have already completed.

However, you will not be charged for any work that has not been completed yet.

PRO TIP: If you cancel a job on Upwork, you may be subject to a cancellation fee.

There are two ways to cancel a job on UpWork:

  • Cancel immediately: This option will cancel the job and refund any unpaid milestones to the client. The freelancer will still be paid for any work that they have already completed.
  • Cancel and replace: This option will allow you to replace the freelancer with another one. The original freelancer will still be paid for any work that they have already completed.

If you’re not sure which option to choose, you can always contact UpWork support for help.

Conclusion:

Overall, cancelling a job on UpWork is fairly simple and straightforward. Just keep in mind that the freelancer who was working on the job will still be paid for their time, even if you choose to cancel the job immediately.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.