How to Handle Every Type of Contractor Dispute

Step-by-step guides for the most common disputes independent contractors face — written for people who want to fight back without a lawyer.

Most contractors don't lose disputes because their case is weak. They lose because they respond wrong — too casual, too slow, or too vague. By the time they realize what they should have said, the dispute window has closed and the deduction is locked in. These guides fix that: each one covers a single dispute type from start to finish, giving you the exact words, the right evidence, and the escalation path if the company ignores your first response.

These guides are written for independent delivery contractors, gig workers, and service contractors working under IC agreements. You don't need a lawyer. You need the right documents and the right sequence — in that order. Whether you're dealing with a damage claim that hit your settlement, a chargeback you didn't agree to, or an arbitration notice you need to respond to, the process for winning is the same: document everything, respond in writing, and escalate systematically.