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have not been paid vs have not paid

These are both correct phrases, but they mean different things and would be used in distinct contexts. 'Have not been paid' is used when referring to someone who has not received payment, while 'have not paid' is used when referring to someone who has not made a payment.
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have not been paid

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to someone who has not received payment.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone has not received the money owed to them for work or services rendered.

Examples:

  • I have not been paid for the work I did last month.
  • The employees have not been paid their salaries yet.
  • She has not been paid for the goods she delivered.
  • The contractors have not been paid for the construction work.
  • The freelancers have not been paid for their services.
  • ... employee covered by the FLSA who provides information that demonstrates the probability that they have not been paid the required federal minimum wage of ...
  • Jun 28, 2012 ... A persistent failure to pay employees could be a signal a company is struggling. Make sure you know where you stand.
  • Oct 5, 2015 ... If you have not been paid by the date of dismissal or if you are still owed some wages, you have a legal entitlement to be paid for your work.
  • Jun 3, 2013 ... At this point in time, we have not been paid in 4 months, 8 pay periods have been missed. Back in April, due to the stress of not having ...

Alternatives:

  • have not received payment
  • have not gotten paid

have not paid

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to someone who has not made a payment.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone has not made a payment for goods or services received.

Examples:

  • I have not paid the rent for this month.
  • They have not paid the invoice yet.
  • She has not paid for the groceries.
  • The customers have not paid for their orders.
  • He has not paid the contractor for the repairs.
  • I have not paid you have not paid he/she/it has not paid we have not paid you have not paid they have not paid. Future I will not pay you will not pay he/she/it will ...
  • Negative. I have not paid; you have not paid; she/he/it has not paid; we have not paid; you have not paid; they have not paid ...
  • Jan 22, 2016 ... Many have not paid Franklin County property taxes, face fees. Local. German Village Commission rejects Rockmill brewpub's plan for patio ...
  • May 16, 2014 ... I think its a fair request if you have not paid me in 2 weeks to show those things. But I don't work for companies that don't pay me. – Ramhound ...

Alternatives:

  • have not made a payment
  • have not settled the bill

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