Legal Question in Employment Law in Florida

compensation for services rendered

I agreed to work with speaker to build a seminar company with coaching backend. Original contract included my services as an independent contractor with 10% of net some direct expenses & a 7,000 per month advance he insisted that I be exclusive. After moving to the area - he would not sign contract. Unfortunately I continued to work. I provided leads, access to relationship, 10-12 hours per day 7 days a week - in his office. Most hours dictated by him. He did not provide resources to accomplish the task & made decisions that did not allow for projects to succeed. In July he told me he would not compensate me for anytime, resources or expenses & considers I owe him money and made mistakes that cost him money. I had no final authority of anything or access to charge with out his expressed agreement. He profited from all of my activities and resource I brought to the table. Do I have any recourse? Is there something that can be dome with the independent contractor and him defining my workplace & time?

Thank you


Asked on 9/17/02, 9:49 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Louis Lozeau Wright, Ponsoldt & Lozeau, Trial Attorneys, LLP

Re: compensation for services rendered

You could bring an action for unpaid wages as an employee or a breach of contract claim as an independent contractor. I would need more information to advise as to which approach is best for you.

Good luck.

Louis Lozeau

772.286.5566

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Answered on 9/17/02, 10:58 am
Keith Stern Shavitz Law Group

Re: compensation for services rendered

You have a cause of action against whomever you provided services to under the legal theory of "quantum meruit," amongst other potential theories. However, in order to bring such a suit, you would, of course, have to retain and attorney, and depending on whether the individual has any money to collect on even if you could win, it may or may not be worth the financial investment on your part. Please feel free to contact me at (305) 810-2887 with any questions.

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Answered on 9/17/02, 11:54 am


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