i want to live in the southern states for a few months, but will need back up cash and am not a citizen. someone told me to apply in high end restraunts, and say I'll work for the tips. anyone know if that is true?
2006-07-27 19:33:41 · 6 answers · asked by carolynnnna 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
hey man, i'm just a nice canadian girl who wants to lay on the beach for a few months while it snows back home. don't hate me for that!
2006-07-27 19:39:24 · update #1
Not true, because an employer, by law has to pay you minimum wage if he hires you (there is a server minimum wage that is lower than the minimum wage), and he also has to claim you as an employee on his UIA and federal paperwork he receives every 3 months. If he did not, and you got hurt on the job, he could lose his business, I don't think he is willing to risk that. Your best bet, is to work cleaning houses, or cutting grass, better yet, just go through the system, and get a temporary work visa.It can't be that hard.
2006-07-27 19:39:38 · answer #1 · answered by fixer of all aka mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO ... any employer will have you fill out an application. And on the appl is the section asking if you can legally work in the U.S. ... You'll need to show proof of citizenship or have VISA papers. Should a restaurant hire you they risk being fined and you risk being deported. Of course you may find an owner who doesn't care (provided you have experience) and will allow you to work for cash and tips.
2006-07-28 02:49:00 · answer #2 · answered by mloessel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's illegal to do that and very risky especially with the way the government is cracking down on immigration. There are minimum wages in the U.S. and there are many reasons why employers are required to report wages.
There could be charges filed against you (tax evasion for one) and your employer (failure to pay minimum wage) if you are caught doing this. You could be deported to your country and lose your work visa.
2006-07-28 02:41:19 · answer #3 · answered by askme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either become legal and start paying taxes like the rest of us or get the hell out of our country...There's no room for freeloaders here.
2006-07-28 02:36:44 · answer #4 · answered by Everything 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is not true because you still have to prove you are a citizen, you have to get a food handlers card and pay taxes on what you claim.
2006-07-28 02:36:35 · answer #5 · answered by curiositykillsthecat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i highly, highly doubt that
2006-07-28 02:35:57 · answer #6 · answered by maddirae1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋