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I agree with Rich's views. In our area there are three high school associations. All have agreed that if an official has dual membership they must declare it to everyone. There are discussions going in with our board that we will not allow membership in another high school association and if it is discovered that a member turned back a game to work what they perceived to be a better game from someone else we will pull the remainder of their high school schedule.

Seems like it is becoming a significant problem.

[scrounge]

Originally Posted by BatteryPowered

I agree with Rich's views. In our area there are three high school associations. All have agreed that if an official has dual membership they must declare it to everyone. There are discussions going in with our board that we will not allow membership in another high school association and if it is discovered that a member turned back a game to work what they perceived to be a better game from someone else we will pull the remainder of their high school schedule.

Seems like it is becoming a significant problem.

I'm not so sure you want to do that...unless you want to risk being classified as an employer. Controlling workers associations and putting limits and conditions like this are one of the tests the IRS uses to determine IC/employee status. Now would someone test it? Doubtful. But is it a risk you want to take?

[crosscountry55]

Originally Posted by scrounge

I'm not so sure you want to do that...unless you want to risk being classified as an employer. Controlling workers associations and putting limits and conditions like this are one of the tests the IRS uses to determine IC/employee status. Now would someone test it? Doubtful. But is it a risk you want to take?

We actually do that where I'm currently at....and yes, that same thought has crossed my mind. Independent contractors under union-like control are inherently dependent. Red flags all over if someone ever has the desire and resources to challenge it.