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Tips for the Trades
- The Tax Trap - “The 1099”! If you think you’re getting a good deal on a ‘1099’ think again! Right off the top you pay your withholding tax AND your boss’s share, too.
- If you get hurt on the job will he cover you with workers comp, or will he forget your name?
- Does he use your status against you in other ways, like paying straight time after 40 hours?
- The abuse of the ‘1099’ is bad for you and it is wrecking the industry.
- Call us to learn more about getting out of the Tax Trap!
- Prevailing Wage Cheating - The Stubs are Not Enough! You know you’ve got money coming. Your $15 - $20 per hour is not close to what is posted on the public works job you are on. Be aware that keeping your pay stubs is rarely enough to get back pay. Government agencies are going to need to get beyond “he said/she said.” It is extremely important to keep a log of the hours you work, your pay rate, and where you worked in order to get back pay. Keep a log!
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