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Weekly billing cycle

This article explains how Upwork’s hourly billing and payment system works, detailing the weekly billing cycle, client and freelancer review periods, and the security hold befor...

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Change your contract’s hourly rate

As a freelancer, you can lower your rate on a contract, but only the client can raise it. However, you can request a rate increase from your client. Note on exceptions: If you...

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Contract paused

This article explains why Upwork may pause contracts and what freelancers should do if this happens. Contracts are paused when there are issues with a client’s account or billin...

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Contract weekly limit

For hourly projects, there is a maximum number of hours freelancers can invoice to a client in one billing week. This limit is set by the client and should be mutually determine...

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Contract Workroom for freelancers

To help you organize and complete your projects, we created contract workrooms. A contract workroom is a page with everything you need to collaborate with your clients in one pl...

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Propose a new contract

Building longer-term work relationships is one of the many benefits of using Upwork as a freelancer. When you finish one contract, you can propose another to continue working to...

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