Big Update What Is an Underpayment Penalty And The World Reacts - AMAZON

What Is an Underpayment Penalty?
A term increasingly relevant in Canada and the U.S., an underpayment penalty applies when a contractor, freelancer, or service provider fails to compensate a subcontractor or provider fairly for work delivered. As project budgets face pressure and gig-based work grows, clear rules around fair payment timing and amounts are shaping industry expectations—driving deeper conversations about accountability in professional services.