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Can You Sue an UpWork Freelancer?

Last updated on September 30, 2022 @ 10:05 pm

You’ve been burned by a bad UpWork freelancer. Maybe they did shoddy work, or maybe they didn’t deliver on what they promised. Either way, you’re out time and money, and you’re not happy.

Can you sue an UpWork freelancer? Unfortunately, the answer is usually no.

UpWork is a platform that connects freelancers with clients. It’s similar to other freelancing platforms like Fiverr or PeoplePerHour. When you hire a freelancer on UpWork, you’re actually entering into a contract with them, not with UpWork.

PRO TIP: Upwork is a freelancing platform that allows businesses and individuals to connect and collaborate on projects. While Upwork does have a dispute resolution process in place for when things go wrong, it is important to be aware that you cannot sue an Upwork freelancer directly. If you have a legal claim against a freelancer, you will need to pursue it through the appropriate channels.

This means that if something goes wrong, you would have to sue the freelancer directly. And that can be difficult or impossible, depending on where they live and what kind of work they do.

Even if you could sue the freelancer, it’s not clear that you would win. The contract between you and the freelancer will likely include a clause that says the freelancer is not responsible for any damages caused by their work. So even if they did something wrong, you might not be able to collect any money from them.

The best way to avoid problems with UpWork freelancers is to carefully screen them before hiring anyone. Check their reviews and ratings, and only hire those with a good track record.

If possible, ask for samples of their work before hiring them. And always make sure you have a clear understanding of what you’re expecting from them before you start working together.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

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