I am a contracted employee required to take 40 hours of computer-related continuous education annually. However, my employer will not cover the expense, nor provide the training. Is this common practice, or even lawful?
2007-10-20 14:49:31 · 5 answers · asked by Jordan S 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
Well it is his company, I would say its your choice to do so or not, but if you decide not to, I would think you would have to find another employer. Every company has its requirements, and your are not actually his employee, this class would benefit your business, if indeed you ever left his employment for another, this is why he wont pay for it. It is also a tax deduction for you, so its not all bad!
2007-10-20 14:53:22 · answer #1 · answered by helper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's definitely lawful - an employer can require whatever he wants to if you want to continue to work for him, but you have the right to quit if you don't like his requirements.
Is it common practice? It's probably more common for an employer to pay for training that he requires the employee to take.
2007-10-20 15:50:58 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He can choose to not contract with you if you do not meet his requirements.
On the other hand, you can deduct 100% of the cost of the continuing education on your Schedule C. This includes mileage to and from the education site figured at 44.5 cents per mile.
2007-10-20 14:57:54 · answer #3 · answered by ninasgramma 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
only if he's willing to pay for it....or some part of it......such as paying for the time you are learning this.......your hourly wage at least......X 40
2007-10-20 14:57:28 · answer #4 · answered by graciouswolfe 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, but you can write it off... :-)
2007-10-21 17:21:55 · answer #5 · answered by stephanie_hamett 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋