Subcontractors Have No Protection When Contractors Misrepresent Them to Clients
Freelance subcontractors working through intermediary contractors have no formal mechanism to defend their reputation when contractors misattribute delays or failures. A contractor publicly blamed the sub to a client within one hour of first contact, with no contractual recourse. Three-party chains obscure accountability and leave subcontractors exposed to reputational damage they cannot directly address.
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