A hand shake on a bid is as legal as a written contract
I was called to bid a job after talking with the contractors we agreed on the terms discussed a verbal agreement as well as a handshake between the four of us my partner and I agreed to return the next morning with a materials list I paid advances to my hands to travel to my location for the job ,when we returned the next morning after getting a materials list spending 8 hours of my time to prepare for this job was informed that the contractor hired another company I was not notified I have $500.00 invested in time and advances .i feel I was discriminated against because I am a women I have been in the painting and renovation business for thirty years I can do a job just as well if not better then most men. Am I wrong to ask for reimbursement for my time and energy put into preparation for this job that I feel was so wrongfully denied my company
In history, women had to stay home. But today, women have the right to work. You are not wrong. If you have put a lot of time and energy into your work, you know what you're doing.
Prism Painting
Prism Painting
I the terms were discussed and a verbal agreement was established then yes you should argue compensation for expensed incurred. I'm not a contractor or a lawyer, so I'm not familiar with the legalities around verbal agreements but that's a significant amount of money to just simply write off as a loss. I would have hired you specifically because you are a woman. Takes a lot of courage to venture into male dominated careers. I hope this experience doesn't discourage you from building this business Hollie. Keep at it