Legal Question in Business Law in Massachusetts
Course of action?
I am an independent delivery sub-contractor for a Boston based courier co. I have delivered to the same customers on a daily basis for the past six (6) years.
The courier company I contract with has taken on more work and has divided it among the sub-contractors according to their geographic areas. However, they have chosen not to compensate the sub-contractor for this extra workload. Furthermore the contractual agreement between the original customer and the Boston based courier company clearly states that, (the sub-contractor may not carry onboard other products or provide services for other customers until all work for said client has been completed for that day).
Recently I brought this information to the client�s attention who called the Boston based courier company on it. This same client also mentioned that I was their source of information. The manager who�s decision it was to conduct business in such an underhanded way was reprimanded. Two (2) days later this very same manager terminated my contract. According to the contract both parties are required to give a thirty (30) day notice.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Course of action?
Without reading the contract it is not really possible to advise you. Assuming you are entitled to 30 days notice, the courier company is required to compensate you for the 30 day period. It would appear they have breached your contract. However, you may have breached the contract by telling the customer the information you gave him.
You need to contact an attorney and have him review your contract.
Please feel free to contact me if you have more questions.
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