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Originally Posted by Tom.OH
I have had several games cancelled over the years and have never been paid a dime. We are considered independent contractors by the state. It is the OHSAA policy that if an official fails to show up for a game and if the school reports him/her the state will fine the official. However if the game is cancelled even though we have a contract for the game we will not get any help at all from the state.
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Is that because the game is cancelled or the manner in which it is cancelled? What I mean is it would be customary if we show up and while doing our duty we are paid something. If we are told before we get to the site then we did not fulfill the contract. Same as if we do not show up to a game that we have no contract for.
What happens around here is it really up to the official to fight for their money and that is where the problem lies around here. Many schools will do the right thing here, but many will hold onto $10 if it makes them happy.
Peace