The Issur of Bal Talin (prohibition of not paying a worker on the same day) only applies to a worker who was hired by the Ba’al ha’Bayis. If someone provides a service on his own initiative without being prompted, if he provides a benefit to the Ba’al ha’Bayis he is entitled to payment, however the prohibition of Bal Talin doesn’t apply. Therefore a Shadchan (matchmaker) who suggested a Shiduch without being asked to do so must be paid, but if he is not paid on time the Issur of Bal Talin doesn’t apply.
However the Sefer Mishpat Shlomo says (pg 49) that if after the Shiduch was suggested the two sides asked the Shadchan to continue working on it, the issur of Bal Talin would apply since he is no longer working on his own initiative and has become a hired hand of the two families.
Author’s Note: We try to convey the Tshuva to the best of our ability. We admit that our understanding may not be accurate. Please also understand that this Tshuva may not be the final word on this topic. One should consult a Rav before drawing any conclusions. Revach.
Let’s pay everyone on time! I know of many Mechanchim -both Rebbes and Moros- that would be thrilled to get paid for September’s work…
The Shadchan should be paid at the Chasuna, not later.
since the halacha is shaveh kessef k’kessef, you may pay him with whatever you want of value, it need not be cash.
Why does everyone become so frum when it comes to these things, yet when it comes to payng a person you hired ie contractor, plumber etc we’re not so makpid.