My boss refuses to pay above the table and now demands drug tests. Must I submit to testing? Do I whistleblow?
There would be little issue if my boss would legitimize my employment. This outcome is unlikely.
This is my only job. I enjoy the work and the logistics are convenient. I value reporting/paying payroll tax. I am proud when integrity guides me to higher self-worth and thankful for having work.
Upon commencing employment, my boss never specified voluntarily the Er-Ee relationship or pay structure. During my inquiries to understand the job position, I was ignored and misinformed. To my surprise, on one occasion, I was paid by check (not cash), and twice paid cash net tax (no stub). On one occasion I was told I was an independent contractor and conntinually lead to believe skewed truths about my employment questions.
Likely, there are other misconducts and shady business practices by my employer. I am concerned my lack of exposing potentially illegal acts, with my acceptance of under the table pay, exhibits fault to some degree on my behalf.
What are my legal rights?
You will possibly be liable for any taxes that you are responsible for.If this guy is a big enough tax evader, you can get a percentage of everything he owes, sometimes 20%.This could MORE than cover any taxes you owe.The IRS prints out Publication 15 Circular E, that defines exactly what a contractor is, what an employee is, and how much tax is to be withheld. Yes, I would report him. Talk to a lawyer or someone affiliated w/ legal aid at a law school, if you don’t have the money to hire a lawyer.Oh, and have a new job ready.