I know the assignment is only for 5 months, but I am working 40 hours a week, never less.
2006-08-21 08:19:47 · 9 answers · asked by LJRobbie 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Yes, it is legal. The terms for 5 months is a contract position. And companies do not have to provide insurance for contract employees.
Whether or not you're working 40 hours a week, you're still a contractor.
2006-08-21 08:25:48 · answer #1 · answered by Scott D 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fortunately, this is legal.
Insurance is a fringe benefit that some organizations pay to employees in order to compensate them and help in keeping them.
Why in the world would we force an employer to pay for your insurance? We don't mandate how good a job you do.
Also, if they were required to provide you insurance they simply wouldn't hire you. So, are you better off with the job and no insurance or no job at all?
2006-08-21 16:44:56 · answer #2 · answered by Oh Boy! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there no health insurance thru the Gov....or none period? As a private contractor that can happen. As for private insurance companies..if your in a area...where there is a war.....well, that's in the fine print....Acts of War...most of the time are not covered. You just got to do some research on your own.Question the company that you work for...whoever issues your check.
2006-08-21 15:35:03 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you accepted a temporary job, an employer is not required to provide benefits for temporary workers. Now that they see what great work you can do though, you may be at an advantage when they hire permanent workers.
2006-08-21 15:26:33 · answer #4 · answered by Josie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, yes it is legal. You're best bet is to ask other temporary workers how they get their insurance, or simply contact different health insurance companies to get rate quotes. Good Luck!
2006-08-21 15:26:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Health Insurance is an option employers have to offer employees-not a requirement.Unless it is offered and you do not "qualify" because you are working contract or for a temp. agency. "Putting in 40 hrs. is not enough."
2006-08-21 15:27:37 · answer #6 · answered by educated guess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. jobs dont have to offer any kind of benifits except for a pay check unless u volunteered
2006-08-21 15:28:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anna L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes its legal, you are considered temporary.
2006-08-21 15:25:48 · answer #8 · answered by whl04031998 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, it's legal all right. (stinks, doesn't it?)
2006-08-21 15:28:05 · answer #9 · answered by Stu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋