Discussion:Employee 'vs' Independent Contractor
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Truthseeker (talk|edits) said: | 21 June 2006 |
| I need a little help on the subject 'employee status'. I have a client who employs temporary help one day a week and pay them by check. Is the employer required to collect federal withholding; SSI; FUTA; etc... I don't think the payout amount is more than $30 per day. Any input would be appreciated. | |
| 21 June 2006 | |
| By Fed rules, if they are really temporary, no. But temporary does not mean the same person week after week after week...
If any one gets to $600 for the year, 1099 requirements kick in. | |
| 21 June 2006 | |
| Answering your question here, since your page doesn't exist yet for pm purposes..that's the age old question, "When does a 'temporary' laborer become an employee?" I don't know. If a guy is working one day a week for two months...that's getting all over the gray area. Definitely a 1099 will be required, make sure your client gets the name, address, and SS# before cutting that check that goes over $600...should they be on payroll? The state labor department would say yes, but they think everyone's an employee anyway. I'd review the SS-8 and just work your way thru that to come to a fair conclusion. Realize that even if Fed rules indicate you're ok as temp, not on PR, the first guy who gets ticked and goes to file unemployment will bring all manner of volcanic fire and ash down on your client. . . | |
Truthseeker (talk|edits) said: | 21 June 2006 |
| Not to beat a dead horse, but I noticed you didn't mention anything regarding a W2? I'm pretty clear on the 1099, not so for the W2.
Thanks anyway. | |
| 21 June 2006 | |
| That's the whole issue. If you decide that they should be on pr, then a W2..... | |
| 21 June 2006 | |
| If they are an employee then they get a W-2 regardless of how much or how little that they are paid. | |
