Bounced Check

[Jocko]

That happened to me once.  Our MABF rules/by-laws state that we're to be paid, in cash, on the field prior to the game.  A few of the teams issue checks because they say they're a 503© entity.  When I happen upon one, I tell them that's okay, but, I'm an independent contractor and I get paid in cash prior to working the game.  They usually dig into their wallets and pay cash...the way they're supposed to.  Fool me once, shame on you!  Fool me twice, shame on me!!

 If they're a non-profit they most likely need the check to prove the payment went to you and not to benefit a member. IRS: "So what's all these payments to coach Smith?"501( c)(3): "Reimbursement for fees he paid to the umpires."IRS: "Prove it - or lose your exemption."in this case, I would expect the check to be good. Either way, my concern is getting paid for my work, not them being tax exempt.

[cyclonehokiece]

I had a check bounce on me once, but the team made good, and then some (rounded it up). Coach was more pissed that he got charged a huge fee from his bank than the small charge he had to reimburse me for.

 

But in your case, might be time to give the final warning then contact the appropriate authorities.

[mstaylor]

That happened to me once. 

 

Our MABF rules/by-laws state that we're to be paid, in cash, on the field prior to the game.  A few of the teams issue checks because they say they're a 503© entity.  When I happen upon one, I tell them that's okay, but, I'm an independent contractor and I get paid in cash prior to working the game.  They usually dig into their wallets and pay cash...the way they're supposed to. 

 

Fool me once, shame on you!  Fool me twice, shame on me!!

 

If they're a non-profit they most likely need the check to prove the payment went to you and not to benefit a member.

 

IRS: "So what's all these payments to coach Smith?"

501( c)(3): "Reimbursement for fees he paid to the umpires."

IRS: "Prove it - or lose your exemption."

And that is why I said let them write the check, then cash it. Perfectly legal, perfectly acceptable.

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[MB_Ump]

There's always the nuclear option of talking to the district attorney's office. I'm sure they would love to know about multiple bad checks being passed.

We take our "unrecoverable" checks to the Sheriff Dept here. This has worked 100% of the time for me, but it is kind of a nuclear option in that they tack on a huge fee for the person who wrote the bad check-the coach will not be happy with you.

Knowingly writing a bad check is a crime and is punishable by at least treble damages. In other words, three times the amount.

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As I recall, here it was 3 times the amout or $500, whichever is more. So minimum $500 to stay out of jail...

[Replacematt]

Can anyone honestly say they know a true non-profit ball club that plays in games that pay umpires?

 

Yep.

[Rich Ives]

Can anyone honestly say they know a true non-profit ball club that plays in games that pay umpires?

 

Any Little League - Ripken - Boys' Club - etc.

[UmpJeff]

My contention is this.  The rules of the league require the teams to pay each umpire, in cash, before the game whether they're a not-for-profit entity or not.  I understand the concept of receiving a check, cashing/depositing it, and moving on.  However, the OP was about a bounced check.  If the order of events...receiving, cashing, funding are in line, it's all good.  But, the risk of an NSF check is always there...

 

That's why I don't accept checks.

[cyclonehokiece]

Couldn't a non-profit have the umpire sign a receipt or log to show where cash was going and still have legal documentation?  I know one tourney I did this year had us sign for each game and then you got your little envelope with your payment in it (they also wrote down the number of the little envelope you got).

[Jocko]

Forgot about park/rec ball. Years ago, I called Dixie Youth. Non profit. We signed a form and got paid cash.

[Typhoon]

Give me a call I'll fix it.

 

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LOL

[mstaylor]

Give me a call I'll fix it.

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LOL

I loved that show.

[GetItRight]

Why would you wait 3 weeks to deposit a check? 

 

That could be part of the problem.

[Pete Peterson Sr]

Give me a call I'll fix it.

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LOL

 

 

 You have a black knight ?? Cool......