My boyfriend is a independent contractor working as a security. His supervisor recently told him that people have come in off the streets to inquire about obtaining a security position. However they are only in need of one security guard. His supervisor said people have offered to work at $10 an hour, while my boyfriend is paid $20 per hour. Appartenly they want to cut his pay by half because of this. But I want to know if they can legally do that. Of course it is a moral issue and seems wrong but I need to know if it is legal.
2007-07-18 10:04:57 · 6 answers · asked by Manda Panda 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Unless he has a contract, it is legal. He should look for another job even if they don't change his pay.
2007-07-18 10:08:00 · answer #1 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If he is contracted, they can't cut his pay or terminate him unless he agree's to the changes of the contract. If there is no contract then yes they legally can. Since you say he is independently contracted, more then likely there is a contract. It is very rear that there is no contract in place, unless he is hired directly by the company. He may want to explain to the company he is contracted with as to why he charges them so much. If the company were to hire a guard directly and pay them 10 an hour, in most states the company has to get a managers license from the states security commission, as well as all the insurance expenses, etc.
2007-07-19 08:06:41 · answer #2 · answered by vago 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your boyfriend is an independant contractor (and thats very odd for security) then he should have a contract that defines his responsibilities and his liability and he should be getting more than 20 an hour because of all his expenses.
At the end of his contract they can renegotiate or they can break the contract and pay a penalty.
2007-07-18 10:16:31 · answer #3 · answered by mark 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Then he should look for another position. No one is going to work for $10 and pay all of thr expenses. Besides IRS independent contractor rules are very strict. It seems as he is working at their place of business and that would make him an employee and a contractor. For him to accept $10- means he will be only netting $8.50. I would tell them I'd take $15. and I want to become an employee not a contractor.
Its probably not legal for him to be a contractor.
2007-07-18 10:12:20 · answer #4 · answered by professorc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unless there is a contract guaranteeing him 20/hour, or at least gives conditions under which the employer may reduce the wage, I am afraid that the pay can be legally cut.
2007-07-18 10:11:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is time to move on unfortunately if hr does'nt have a contract nothing can be done . I know that sucks .
2007-07-18 10:11:28 · answer #6 · answered by santos laguna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋