Payment from UK company to translators from Bosnia Thread poster: SABIHA KADRIBASIC
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SABIHA KADRIBASIC 
Bosnia and Herzegovina
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One of the client from UK claims that Bosnia is on UK Government sanction list. It won't pay, while other client pays. I have checked UK Gov.site, there is only sanction list which covers two natural persons, not the country. I was supposed to receive payment on April, 1.
| | | | | No reason not to pay | Apr 28, 2022 |
As far as I can see, you are right. Only two named individuals are subject to sanctions, so that is not a valid reason for withholding payment.
You need to talk to them and point that out to them and let them know you will pursue all legal means to get paid, including taking them to court and reporting them for non-payment at Proz, which could result in their being banned from posting... See more As far as I can see, you are right. Only two named individuals are subject to sanctions, so that is not a valid reason for withholding payment.
You need to talk to them and point that out to them and let them know you will pursue all legal means to get paid, including taking them to court and reporting them for non-payment at Proz, which could result in their being banned from posting jobs here, and other sites such as paymentpractices.net.
It could be a misunderstanding, but it could also be deliberate fraud, trying to obtain free translations this way. In any case, if they were worried about sanctions, why did they only check that after delivery? It's dishonest to give you a task and then refuse to pay. Sounds like a shady or incompetent outfit. ▲ Collapse
| | | | SABIHA KADRIBASIC
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Local time: 15:57
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TOPIC STARTER | How to collect payment | Apr 28, 2022 |
I have sent the list of sanctions to the client, even proof of payment that other client from UK paid. I asked to pay from the USA, Germany, as it has offices there, but it refused. Keeps claiming that its Compl.Dep. is trying to find the way to pay. At the beginning, client informed that payment was made. Then, when I said I received nth. it said my bank account does not exist. I provided proof, as I changed the bank and updated info in its poryal. When the Account manager saw that I am from ... See more I have sent the list of sanctions to the client, even proof of payment that other client from UK paid. I asked to pay from the USA, Germany, as it has offices there, but it refused. Keeps claiming that its Compl.Dep. is trying to find the way to pay. At the beginning, client informed that payment was made. Then, when I said I received nth. it said my bank account does not exist. I provided proof, as I changed the bank and updated info in its poryal. When the Account manager saw that I am from Bosnia, I received info about sanction list. How can I chase it via proz? I have seen that it is blocked, but it is active under a new name. I have rated both sites on prozcom. J ▲ Collapse
| | | | | Doesn't sound good | Apr 28, 2022 |
It sounds like they are giving you the runaround, and if they are blocked on Proz, they're probably dishonest.
When did you deliver, and when was the payment due? Were there any quality concerns? You can fill in a Blue Board entry and, while doing that, tick that you want to file a non-payment report too. Just be sure enough time has passed for them to pay. Otherwise they can claim there were quality problems and get your entry removed.
You can't say here who there are,... See more It sounds like they are giving you the runaround, and if they are blocked on Proz, they're probably dishonest.
When did you deliver, and when was the payment due? Were there any quality concerns? You can fill in a Blue Board entry and, while doing that, tick that you want to file a non-payment report too. Just be sure enough time has passed for them to pay. Otherwise they can claim there were quality problems and get your entry removed.
You can't say here who there are, but if you can tell me in a private email, I'll try to look them up. ▲ Collapse
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SABIHA KADRIBASIC
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Local time: 15:57
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Bosnian to English
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TOPIC STARTER | Money matters | Apr 28, 2022 |
No issues at all. Paym.was due on April 1. I received notice end March that it will pay on April 1. Well noted, I will do that.
| | | | | Court procedure | Apr 28, 2022 |
You can also let them know that if full payment has not been received within seven days from now, you will initiate court proceedings.
See https://www.gov.uk/make-court-claim-for-money
'You can apply online or by post.'
| | | | SABIHA KADRIBASIC
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Local time: 15:57
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Bosnian to English
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TOPIC STARTER | Money matters | May 4, 2022 |
Does anyone know how to make a claim if someone does not live in UK? I have tried one link but I cannot do anything.
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