Was writing for Dime Magazine's website since December and was offered a paid gig in Feb. 2012 by Pat Cassidy (Co-Founder).
The payment process was always strange as I would submit an invoice to Pat then 30 days later I was supposed to be paid. The 30 days turnaround was never met. Also I would not receive a check in the mail - money would be wired to my account. Not directly deposited, wired.
I never signed a contract - was never asked to - but our payment agreement was outlined in emails with Pat Cassidy.
Was contacted through email by Pat in August and told that I would have to hold off on my regular writing as they were having money issues and could not pay me but once the NBA season started back up at the end of October. Was told by Pat: ""We also still owe you for work that has already been completed, right? That will obviously be taken care of as well."
This statement was never upheld as I still have not been paid despite several emails to Pat Cassidy.
I am planning on filing a case in small claims court and hope to be working with a collection lawyer.
For having such a well known basketball site and magazine it is very shocking to know that they have shady business practices.
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