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"The first thing to clarify is whether you are an IC or an employee.  If you are an employee she should be taking taxes out of your paycheck.   "

"Not necessarily.   So long as your total earnings -- including tips -- exceed # of hours worked * minimum wage for your state, the employer is in compliance. There is no regulation anywhere in the land stating each hour has to have a specific…"

"I also work for a Chiro. I have worked for a few through the years. The one I am with now is an amazing DR and helps my business by "talking up" how well the massage and adjustments go better together. She always suggests the clients book…"

"Most full time positions in massage now adays consists of 24hrs of availability. Are you paid hourly or per client? Summer months are slow overall, people are on vacation, have kids in summer camps (extra bills...). Open communication is always the…"

"It is a great myth that being an employee means you must be paid by the hour.   Lots of jobs are 100% commission for employees -- saless in particular.   #1 -- your employer must compensate you NO LESS THAN Federal minimum wage * Hours…"

"I do have taxes withheld from my check. However I do NOT receive an hourly wage. Im thinking my next step of action should be to check my state laws for this type of thing. Thank you for all your help!!!! "

"I do receive a receipt with my paycheck with taxes removed etc.  So than, I am employed, And not and IC. Thanks for clearing that up for me. "

"An employee typically gets paid by the hour and as far as I know must receive at least Federal minimum wage. Do you receive at least minimum wage for all the time you are there?  The employer sets your hours and directs your activities. …"

"Do you get a receipt  with your pay check that shows taxes being removed SSN and so on?...If you do.. You are employed. An employee.. If not, you are an independent contractor. "

"If someone could be so kind, as to inform me of what the difference between hired vs employee is. I'd be much obliged. I was certain Im an employee. Now I'm not sure....... "

"I agree....over and over people seem to be confused about whether they are employees or self-employed. It's hugely different, and if you're uncertain which you are then you have no frame of reference from which to analyze and make…"

"Sounds like you actually have a great opportunity here to explore some new possibilities.  You are right that it is actually a joint effort - but I am a bit confused, if there is a front desk why are you making appointments and…"

"90% of people in this industry use the term "hired" and "employee" incorrectly, so it is a very relevant factor in this discussion.   but again, why not have the conversation? I am thinking of taking another job because X, Y…"

"As you mentioned in another post you are considered an employee which means you are under no obligation to tell them about a 2nd job.  You have to do whatever you need to survive financially.  Also, from my experience and what I have…"

"If you are an employee than you should absolutely be paid for every hour you are schedule in the office, regardless of the tasks you are doing. I think 2 weeks is fair and I would definitely ask for all money you are owed..you earned it.  If…"

"I was told the Chiro hired independent contractors in the past and had issues with them stealing money from the doc. She now hired MT's as employees. So, I'm supposedly considered an employee."