Dear Experts: I started a freelance gig as a digital artist in LA. I worked at this specific company for one week and two days, however things didn't work out after the 9 day ended; Friday night. I decided to leave/resign that weekend. (I had signed "their" deal memo/contract, however I turned it in and never saw them sign it nor got a copy before I left. (I know... HUGE! huge mistake! ) It all happened so fast- the hiring, the work, the issues and problems!; 9 days later,... I wrote a resignation letter on a Sunday, they responded that day with an Ok. Monday morning I cleared my desk and left. One BIG, BIG mistake on my part... I left without getting a copy of my Deal Memo/Contract ( I can just kick myself!) and have not spoken to them since. (Other than my letter sent to dismiss myself and the invoice)
In the resignation letter I had mentioned my remaining balance, and our initial agreement fee. Also, I have sent them an invoice for remaining 5 days of work. Now, two weeks later, no Check yet and I am a bit nervous about getting paid. I will call them soon but was curious....QUESTION: If they end up not paying me, can I still take them to small claims WITHOUT having the "Deal Memo"/Contract in my hands? I DO have copies of emails I sent, (NO Deal Memo pay mentioned in these) Two invoices, letters and a check/payment for the first three days of work. Are Emails, Invoices, letters and verbal agreements enough in place of a Deal memo/contract?
Thank You very much for listening and helping me!
Respectfully, Rick
Ps. As you can tell, I made some pretty horrible mistakes and without getting too elaborate; things didn't go well at all regarding the whole experience and especially with that company).
In the resignation letter I had mentioned my remaining balance, and our initial agreement fee. Also, I have sent them an invoice for remaining 5 days of work. Now, two weeks later, no Check yet and I am a bit nervous about getting paid. I will call them soon but was curious....QUESTION: If they end up not paying me, can I still take them to small claims WITHOUT having the "Deal Memo"/Contract in my hands? I DO have copies of emails I sent, (NO Deal Memo pay mentioned in these) Two invoices, letters and a check/payment for the first three days of work. Are Emails, Invoices, letters and verbal agreements enough in place of a Deal memo/contract?
Thank You very much for listening and helping me!
Respectfully, Rick
Ps. As you can tell, I made some pretty horrible mistakes and without getting too elaborate; things didn't go well at all regarding the whole experience and especially with that company).
