Go ask this question on the legal eagle page and see if you get a good answer.
Posted By: sm on 2007-12-19
In Reply to: money question - TiredMT
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I subcontract legal by the page. I get $1.30, sm
but these pages are double-spaced lines in a Courier 12 pt font with only 25 lines on a page. If the speaker says, Umm... and then the next guy starts talking, then the umm is a complete line. I send the transcript back to a reporting company and they do all the running with it (multiple copies to attorneys, the court, etc.), plus a 3.5 floppy disk (government account) and ship it all out FedEx. So, they're probably charging the client at least 3 times my rate.
By the page is industry standard for legal. Medical standard is by the line or by the minute. For medical, I definitely prefer line rate, especially chart notes that get scrunched to fit onto sticky paper.
look at how many posts are on this page about t-Tech and what they could answer
I work for them and I have no problems sending an email and getting answers from them.
This is getting worse than Medquist was.
I am getting sick of hearing about them.
Look on page 2- J&J owner doesn't answer sm
direct questions. As I said there, the OP gave enough specific information that I think it is absolutely true. Who knows if this is the only company also.
Is $3.50 a page good?
I work for MDI now, but with them selling out to Transcend a hospital has offered a position for $3.50 a page, no matter how many lines are on said page. Is this a good option to take compared to 10 cpl that I was making at MDI?
Legal or not legal overtime question.
My friend works for an MTSO who assigns dictators. You are supposed to keep up with your assigned dictator whatever that takes. She is overloaded and working 50-60 hours a week. She is an employee. They say they do not pay overtime and do not have to pay overtime but she is expected to get those dictators current and keep them current. I say because she is an employee the federal law of a 40-hour work week and overtime apply. She has asked everyone from her team lead to the HR person and they say they do not pay overtime. I say that is not even legal if she is in fact an employee. What is correct?
Feeling like a good cry. Does that answer your
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this is not an answer to the question, but good example of what is there now. nm
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See earlier thread's Good News answer SM
of 9/15 to a question about WebMedx. It looks like a large new account has opted for accommodating cliinicians by choosing a back-load system, i.e., us.
Eagle Eye Transcription
It is out of Washingon, apparently. Good, bad, or otherwise? Any idea re: pay scale and what work is like?
Eagle's Landing
Is this in Georgia? Thx
Are you familar with War Eagle? sm
I used to go every fall to the big arts & crafts fair at War Eagle/Bella Vista, Dixieland Mall, Applegates, etc. I love Arkansas in the fall when the leaves are all turning, fresh apple cider stands by the roadside, etc. Actually, fall anywhere sounds good right now with all of this darned heat. 
You're probably right about drinking up the profits ... guess it is a no go on the magaritas .. dabnabit.
You know, when I see your name, I think of my mom. When she didn't like someone or thought they were kind of stupid, she would call them a gourdhead. 
Eagle Eye Transcription in WA
Anyone know anything about this company? TIA 
If you mean Eagle's Landing, sm
It remains my worst experience in my MT employment history. I don't know about their workflow now. I know how they treated their ICs and employees when I was there. I would not recommend them, but I cannot go into detail. It was, and probably still is, a very small company, which means anonymity is difficult when it comes to giving details.
Eagle Landing Transcription
I was wondering if anyone was familar with this company and could share the good, bad and ugly of working with them. Pay, QA, VR/ASR, platform, etc. I am considering applying. Thank you.
ELTS (Eagle's Landing) sm
Does anyone have any current info on this company?
TIA 
Anyone heard of Eagle Eye Transcription?
Just wanted to see if anyone has info. on this transcription company that's located in Washington?
Eagle's Landing Transcription Service
Does anyone have any information regarding ELTS? I found a few old post, but nothing resent. I am a newbie and looking into several prospects. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Not at all. Worked for the NJ company. Used to pay by the page or partial page. Don't know about
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Some comments on page 2 of this board, middle of the page. nm
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Eagle's Landing. Professional Transcription Company???
Hi
Any good or bad comments about Eagle's Landing and Professional Transcription Company? Looking into them and want to know the good, bad and ugly before I apply. Thanks so much for all your help!
Eagle's Landing Transcription Service, Tennessee
Anyone out there work or have ever worked for this company? All I can find by searching are old posts when they used to be in Georgia. Thanks!!
TT management does not answer questions that you ask them; only answer those they want to answer.
I know, work for a long time and tried asking questions, but they just beat around the bush and don't answer the true question that you presented to them.
Maybe it is kite flying weather where you are !!!
there is a thread further down this page or possibly the next page
I transcribed for Compuscribe years ago. Had no problems, just low pay but no problems.
Go to the bottom of the page and click on a page
number to get the most recent archives and then can do Ctrl F and do a search for WebMedX. I wouldn't call them a small national.
Page 2, scroll down towards the middle of the page, NM
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Some WMX posts on page 4 here near the top of the page. nm
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I can answer that question with a simple answer!
Strengths - none.
Weakness - all.
That is not legal to do that. NM
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what is legal
Contact the IRS if they want a "set in stone" schedule. If you have to give them one you are definitely an employee by IRS guidelines and they can be sued. I think you can go to IRS.gov or something on the Internet and find out about this.
This is not legal....
They can only get away with it if the employees allow that to happen. You can contact your local wage and hour division of the US Dept. of Labor for info
Legal?
Yep. The federal government made it perfectly legal for companies to sell off America thousands of jobs at a time with the WTO and NAFTA. Sweet, huh? And the companies doing it for the most part try to be hush-hush about all of it because they know how people would react. It happens more than you know.
Everything was legal
If you had read older posts - I drew the difference in what I made as an IC and what my weekly unemployment pay was - i applied for jobs every week - both online and offline. There's no scheme to it - it's just what it is. KS was only upset because they didn't know the laws in my state and they got caught in the way they handled things.
No, it's not legal
You wrote: I just don't think it's right to ask me to find a new profession for the next 12 months. Apparently it's legal, but that doesn't make it right.
I think what attorney #2 is trying to say to you is that it is NOT legal... that they cannot stretch the definition of a noncompete clause that far...
Because they CAN. It is legal. They want to see
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Is it even legal
for them to tell you you cannot work for another company? Frankly, it is none of their business what you do in your time you are not working for them.
this is not legal
According to the IRS, whether you work as an IC or an employee, you have to be paid what is agreed upon. As an IC, you have to be paid upon a mutually-agreeable rate and as an employee (depending on the stste) they have to give you written notice of the pay change with at least 5-7 business days but, they can then change the pay.
File a claim with the employment agency in the company's state and that will fix it.
Is this legal? sm
My understanding is that employer provides necessary equipment for employee. Not so for IC, who provides his/her own equipment. But to charge an employee to use equipment to do the work of the company?
I do not think it is legal
for any company to tell you you cannot work for another company in your off-hours, provided, of course, that you do not use the original company's equipment to do so. Why are you working for such low pay? There are plenty of companies out there that will pay well if you're good.
Legal?
I don't see a problem legal-wise. Is it ethical? No.
????? Legal has nothing to do with this
board. You can start just about any thread you want on here, within reason. Do you care to name the company so others will know??
There is nothing legal to do with this. While
it is ridiculous, if she agreed to it not much to be done. Companies can offer any rate of compensation, it is up to the individual to accept or decline.
is this legal?
when i pull up patient demographics i can see that person's (along with everyone who has been to that hospital) social security number....so if i were a criminal i have the name, the date of birth, the ssn, alot of information about them in the report and a feild day with indentity theft.....surely this cannot be legal???? any thoughts?
Is this legal transcription?
If so, I answered their ad on MT jobs. They stated they would provide info on cpl upon receipt of a "viable" resume. Well, I sent my resume, got a lot of Word docs in return, but no mention of cpl. However, I did read in their material where they pay you after they get paid. Frankly, I just won't take that chance. I'm not working for a month before I get paid. It also sounded like they want you to work full time and be at their beck and call ("flexible" as they call it). Just didn't pass the smell test, IMO. More info on the work at home mom boards.
I don't think this is legal. Check it out.
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Legal Transcription
I am a MT who may want to cross over to legal trans because of the BS...anybody know any good companies to try???
is this legal/legit?
I love the company I work for. I love the people, love the work. Only one complaint: They deduct $12.50 out of each paycheck for a total of $25. each month for rental of their software. They said they were told they had to do that if we were IC's. We use our own computers, or rent theirs, so why should we pay to use a version of Word? I have never had anyone else do this in 15 years. Also, they want to charge a fee to do direct deposit. I've never seen that charged for either. Is this Kosher or should I say something? If so, what?
No, it is *NOT* legal for one person to tell another
that they can't earn a living for a year. Here's what I would do. I would sign the noncompete agreement; however, I would cross off the part about not working for 12 months for a competitor and make a notation that your attorney has advised that this part of their contract is illegal and unenforceable. Send it back to them and see what they have to say about it. They also can't withhold severance pay for refusing to sign a contract AFTER the fact of being hired and laid off. They're opening themselves up to a lawsuit, if you ask me.
Probably legal but not ethical. nm
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Without your permission it is not legal.
NM
Mandatory OT? Is that even legal?
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The recipient probably ignored the legal - sm
disclaimer contained in the email she received the letter under. Oh, yes, a company would want her working for them in a heartbeat - LOL. Follows directions, check - oops, not. Adheres to confidentiality rules, check, oops not. You're absolutely right though, it is HER letter, but HER letter that most likely came with a confidentiality disclaimer.
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