Curious About Hiring....

Business By TPDC Updated 10 Jul 2007 , 10:17pm by JoAnnB

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TPDC Posted 8 Jul 2007 , 5:09am
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I work out of a restaurants commercial kitchen that I rent from him. I am getting to the point where I need some help. Does anyone know what the guidelines are for hiring someone when you are technically not in your very own kitchen? If you don't know, do you know where I would ask????

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JoAnnB Posted 8 Jul 2007 , 5:50am
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If you hire an employee, and you can even though you rent a kitchen, you are responsibe for payroll taxes and reporting.

It isn't hard but mistakes or failures to file can cause you immense problems.

I Highly recommend you talk to a temp service. It may cost a bit more per hour for wages, but the temp service takes care of all the payroll stuff. Especially if you are willing to train someone to do everything the way you want.

Don't let anyone tell you you can just hire a 'contractor' and pay them a flat rate. This kind of employee does not qualify for the contractor agreements. The IRS does NOT have a sense of humor about this issue.

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TPDC Posted 8 Jul 2007 , 6:29am
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Thank you JoAnn. This is great news. Now, do you know about interns? Can I use interns even if I rent a kitchen? Do I need insurance on these people too?

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TPDC Posted 10 Jul 2007 , 6:18am
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Anyone know abot this second question????

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JoAnnB Posted 10 Jul 2007 , 7:34pm
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You should contact your insurance company or even the school where you get the interns.

especially, the schools. If they normally place interns, they will know what you are required to provide.

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cubcakes Posted 10 Jul 2007 , 10:08pm
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Don't know if this will help... Try looking up rules on "casual labor". some businesses can hire "casual labor" when needed and are not considered PT or FT employees. Because they are considered "casual labor" they are accounted for in a different category and are limited on income/hours per year

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JoAnnB Posted 10 Jul 2007 , 10:17pm
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Sorry, casual labor doesn't work for the IRS. Even babysitters fall under the "employee" rules.

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