Recent content by Suzanne54

I get that unemployment is available. My boss is concerned about his employees not getting paid. And I guess we can all apply for partial unemployment if we loose working hours. But if we apply for partial unemployment, then the tax rate goes up. Would it be cheaper to just pay them or to let...

What is the name of your state? VA. So what are all the small businesses to do if they don't have work because they are forbidden to work to keep up with social distancing? Small businesses are receiving tax breaks for paying people who are quarantined for two weeks. That is a good thing...

Thanks guys

Well and that is what I intend to do, offer to pay for him to see an attorney. I just didn't know if that is over stepping

What is the name of your state? VA. I have an employee who was charged with something in the military, but was never convicted. My business is working with the military and requires base access all over the world. after 7 years of gaining access and being able to do his job, he is now unable...

Thank you too Payroll HR Guy

Thank you LdiJ for the input. I will keep it in mind

I am the employer

What is the name of your state? VA. Are you allowed to ask specific questions on a request for time off? Or can I only ask if it is medical, personal, etc. As an example, would I be able to ask why it is going to take all day to have your tire replaced, or to get your teeth cleaned?

This is why I am posing the question. I don't think I would want to go on out of town assignments myself. But on the other hand, I am paying for his lodging, I am paying him for meals, I am paying for his vehicle, etc. And what if I am in Hawaii or someplace exotic? In that case I would be...

What is the name of your state? VA to CT. If an employee is sent out of town to a job, and the customer has said that they are not ready for our employee to come in, am I required to pay him for that day? He is free to go about his day anyway he chooses. In a second scenario, the customer say...

What is the name of your state? VA. So I know that you can't withhold something from an employees paycheck unless they authorize it. But here is the situation. 1. Employee has been issued a company provided credit card. 2. Employee has been given direction, in writing, what he/she is allowed...

Thanks for the info. I am filing through my insurance carrier and then the insurance company will subrogate the claim with the government.

I am a contractor

I am the employer. The accident happened on a Naval base with a government owned vehicle, which of course is self insured. The base police responded and of course the report is very vague. No statement from my employee, only one from the government employee. But no citations were given.