Sure they work for less pay, don't require health benefits, complain about long hours, don't need any safety equipment, workmens comp insurance, etc.. but is there another advantage? Hint: Paid in cash.
2006-10-24 12:30:25 · 14 answers · asked by notme 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
because for some strange reason it doesn't seem to be illegal to hire illegals. go figure.
2006-10-24 12:33:55 · answer #1 · answered by mott the hoople 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my neck of the woods, lots of contractors (roofers, painters, framers, etc.) hire illegals and legal Mexicans. They get paid the same as the natives, but they don't call in sick, they show up on time, and they bust ***. I know it might be tough to swallow, but it's true (at least around here).
So it's not always a matter of saving a few bucks on the payroll. I've talked to several white, American employers who make a policy of hiring Mexicans because they tend to be a lot more productive than many coddled Americans.
As for the benefits to the employer for paying in cash, they can and do pay US citizens in cash all of the time. I know, I've worked hundreds of cash jobs before finding my present carrier.
2006-10-24 12:39:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can tell you this for a fact, as I work for a contractor in Texas. These people have very good fake ID. Often times that of their children or someone incarcerated. They do have to have workers com and safety equipment. That is a law regardless of how or who you're paying. OSHA does not come out and say, "oh you're paying them cash nevermind." The major problem is identity theft, not cash under the table. Additionally, construction jobs have seperate minimum wages for different positions (way above $5.50) and they do come out and interview monthly.
2006-10-24 12:40:43 · answer #3 · answered by MEL T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to say that I do feel bad for the immigrantswho have a hard time finding work, but there is a right and wrong way to come into our country and if you haven't done it the right way, then you deserve to have it hard.
The problem is that there are too many GREEDY Americans who can't do things the right way either, so it takes away jobs from Americans and even immigrants who have come into the states the right way.
People in general just need to start doing things the RIGHT way, but I guess I shouldn't get my hopes up.
2006-10-24 12:42:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think this is a great reason to reform the IRS.
I went to all contract labor myself. It's bad enough to have to pay the taxes for employing someone, but then the IRS acts like the gestapo. I was fined $100 for filing and paying 7 days late (for one hourly employee).
Maybe some gentler treatment of employers by our IRS would result in the creation of more jobs...
2006-10-24 12:35:39 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Greed
Most Redpublican employers have a picture of Juan Corona on the wall by the desk. Famous for killing employees on payday Juan is the poster child of low wage advocates.
Go big Red Go
2006-10-24 12:38:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Why do people employ illegal aliens?"
1. Greed.
2. Ignorance of consequences.
3. No consequences.
4. See #1
2006-10-24 12:35:39 · answer #7 · answered by LeAnne 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
illegals r easy to employ cause they will work hard and fast for little cash to send back to Mexico. our money there is like gold
2006-10-24 12:35:56 · answer #8 · answered by elizabeth f 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The employers don't have to file a W2 form on them.
2006-10-24 12:35:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone who hires an illegal is a traitor to America!
2006-10-24 12:33:29 · answer #10 · answered by Dude 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋