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Fixed-price contract? Go here instead. Upwork Hourly Protection allows you to dispute an agency or freelancer’s hours if you feel that you have been billed for more time than th...

If you are ending a fixed-price contract and there are remaining funds in escrow that are no longer required for the project, you can request an escrow refund. If you want to co...

While the vast majority of work done on Upwork goes smoothly for both parties, occasionally disputes can arise. Upwork Payment Protection is structured to help protect freelance...

If you are working with a freelancer or agency and they become unresponsive for a long period of time, it may be best to pause the contract (if hourly) and wait for contact from...