Hiring community members: Upwork circumvention or not?

[versailles]

I've hired other community members, three of them actually. I've done the hirings through Upwork with my client account. Now I'm wondering if Upwork would have considered it circumvention if I have hired them off-platform?

This is rather a theorical question since I've already done all the hiring I needed through Upwork, but I would love to know the answer in case a different need arises in the future.

[resultsassoc]

I understand that both client and freelancer are obligated to contract and pay through Upwork for two years from the date of first contract.

[VladimirG · Accepted solution]

Hi Rene,

In the scenario you mentioned you're still obligated by Upwork ToS to hire the freelancers on Upwork since you found them through the platform. Hiring them off-Upwork would be considered circumvention.

[design_ny]

Hi, how are you? I just signed up as a new member looking for freelance work but I am aslo looking to hire a member to update my webpage. I've found someone I'd like to work with. Any idea how to reach out to that member? Is there a member-member hiring feature? I couldn't find any button to contact him. Advice much appreciated, thank you!

[prestonhunter]

Marie:
it is easy to contact members.

If you want to contact a participant in the Community Forum, then just click on their profile photo or name and send them a Private Message.

If you want to hire a freelancer, then just create a job posting and send them an invite.

[mwiggenhorn]

Marie, I believe you will need to add a client account to your freelancer account.  It isn't a separate account, just an adjunct that will allow you to hire.