An issue with some tournament payouts is late or slow payments.
The WPA license agreement has clearly stated players can be penalized for various non-specific reasons.
Can organizers be penalized for slow and late payments?
Attached is an article for a city that is proposing a law to punish companies that pay late or slow.
The most recent issue is the Tornado Open, in which the prize payout mislead players.
http://gothamist.com/2016/10/26/bill_to_protect_freelancers_from_de.php
The WPA license agreement has clearly stated players can be penalized for various non-specific reasons.
Can organizers be penalized for slow and late payments?
Attached is an article for a city that is proposing a law to punish companies that pay late or slow.
The most recent issue is the Tornado Open, in which the prize payout mislead players.
http://gothamist.com/2016/10/26/bill_to_protect_freelancers_from_de.php
The bill codifies a requirement that employers pay freelancers in full 30 days after services are completed (or an agreed upon date) and that freelance contracts of $800 or more to be committed to writing. It also prohibits employers from retaliating against freelancers who seek to enforce their rights.