SC meaning SE (statutory employee) and or IC contractor.

• JLG Transcription v Transtech v SoftScript - info on these, have to compare
  • When did you get offer from TransTech? We just got email saying they were NOT hiring . . . - TT MTer
    • Reply to onging blah blah blah - MTr
      • I for one would really like an answer from - right to know
        • It was a while back, and did not say yes or no - The OP
          • Thanks for clearing that up. Nothing to - don't be scared
            • You are welcome! Oh, just scared about the - job market and which to pick
  • Nevermind on Softscript.... too many bad things - past lawsuits, not flexible,
  • THEY HAVE TOLD ME TWICE IN THE PAST - You have an offer from TT???
    • They are too hiring... - what?
      • For instance -- one day last week - pretty self-explanatory
        • NEVER LACKED FOR WORK - sm - HeidiHo
          • So YOU are the one taking all the work!! - Aha!!
            • ALL? I'd be SO RICH! Only what's asigned..nm - HHo
              • That is a BIG problem at TransTech is leads assigning work, rather than letting the work flow - TT MT4
                • Please do not misquote the posters here -- sm - hho2
                  • Hard to have a satisfying gripe session with management - if we had any work
        • I was thinking along the same lines... - oldttmt
      • I am confused, too. I hear on the board that TT... - ndmt
  • Who to go with? - A transcriptionist
    • Whom to go with? - fatcat
      • Thanks for all the info!!! I was with MDI but - ran out of work too much and
        • SC meaning SE (statutory employee) and or IC contractor. - Got the 2 mixed up. nm
    • Thanks for your feedback on JLG and SS - would like to hear more about JLG and SS
  • TT - LearningVR
  • TransTech is definitely VR -- pressuring MT's greatly to train on VR - TT MTer
    • I totally agree with the above poster. sm - mlstoo
    • this is sad - nan
      • Okay, so what about JLG or SoftScript - anybody know about these?
        • I work for JLG and very happy, no complaints! nm - shortcake
          • Hi shortcake -- does JLG have direct deposit now? Last I talked with them sm - Wally World here I come
            • No they don't have DD, which I don't like...sm - shortcake
              • When I worked there about 5 years ago, I caught them backdatng the date sm - LTMT
                • JLG - glitrgrammi
                • Wow! Thank you for writing this. This is very important - information. The OP
                  • You're welcome. As I said, this was 5 years ago or so. Things could have changed. sm - LTMT
              • But, have you always been paid, and in time for bills - and is there always enough work.
              • JLG - glitrgrndma
          • So far, I am finding in my research it is the best choice - JLG seems to be the way
            • Cancel that. I am going to look at others now. - The TT, SS and JLG are no go for me.

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http://jobsearchtech.about.com/od/laborlaws/l/aa121800.htm

I have read this article (you have to scroll down a little, but I have found it helpful in explaining some things regarding IC vs Employee.  Just wanted to share for anyone who is interested.      

I just recently started working for MQ.  Everyone is getting me confused.  First, I am emailed about a rental fee.  I called and told them I was an employee.  I got my first paycheck and they only took out state and federal taxes.  So, I am still as confused as they are.  I left 3 messages for payroll and 3 emails.  No answer as of yet.  Are they supposed to take out all taxes if I am a full time employee?  They only took out state and federal. Does this make a statutory? 

Thanks for any infor. 

Therefore, you do not have to file self-employment tax, like an IC.  You are still not an employee per se, in that you set up your own schedule/make your own hours.  You tell them how many lines you will do in a day, and every 2 months, you submit a schedule, telling them which days you will work.  

You have to have your own PC.  You can rent a C-phone from them, and some of the accounts are going to wav files, and I think the company provides the wav pedal for you. 

Hope this helps!

I said it before, when MTs were first forced to go the employee route..it's all about control...same for statutory.  They have no right to dictate shifts/hours unless you're paid for your time by the hour.  In either, you only get what you produce, per production. You might think you're ahead with employee status because of benefits.  But what happens when you can't make your line count, even through no fault of your own?  The only square deal is IC status... you get what you pay for..no more, no less.  They don't pay for your time.. so they can't dictate a schedule.  What other industry would require a certain amount of your time and not pay for your time?  It would be different if they were to guarantee a certain wage per hour/day, etc... but they can't even guarantee there will even be any work.

My brother is a painting contractor, doing primarily office/industrial jobs.  When he bids on a project the buyer can make certain reasonable conditions: You can start any day after May 15 and we want you finished by our big open house June 1.  You have to work after business hours, i.e., from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. or weekends.  We want high-quality washable semi-gloss paint.  Don't splatter paint on the floor, furniture or woodwork; you are responsible for damages.

He tells them what he charges.  If that works for both parties and everyone's needs can be met, then they sign the contract. 

What the buyer cannot do is specify:  Your crew will consist of 5 men.  You will clock in from 6:01 p.m. to 6:59 a.m. every day from May 16 through May 31.  You must use a 2 boar bristle brush and 12 rollers with 1/2 nap.  You must mask off all woodwork and use 12' x 12' vinyl drop cloths.  (It is understood that you are hiring a professional and he already knows how to do the job.) You will use 100 galons of  XYZ brand paint which you can only buy from my cousin Vinnie.

Only the most general control can be exercised by the company hiring the contractor.  Obviously the location where this type of work will be done is fixed.  The date and time parameters are much less specifc.  The methods and materials are completely up to the contractor. 

Here's the link:
http://www.ebluewave.com/downloads/independent_contractors_20_questions.pdf

In the simplest of terms ... if you are looking for someone to hire you, then you're not independent contractor. However, if you see yourself as a one-person MTSO, and you conduct yourself in that fashion, then you are an IC.

I hope this helps at least one person. 

is just like it sounds.  You are contracting work independently from the company.  You pay all your own taxes including the other half of your SS which is called self-employment tax.  They cannot set your hours, but most places like to know an approximate time when you will be working.  I was IC for MQ for years and then they went to SE status where they had a little more control and then this.

Also, because you are IC you get no benefits whatsoever.  You are self-employed.  So if benefits are what you need, this is not for you.  But, if you need the flexibility it may work for you.  It worked for me for years.  Supported a family on it.  It was much better than what they have now.  In my case, I could actually pay my own insurance and disability insurance and still come out better. It just depends on the production you are able to do.  If you have any more questions, feel free to e-mail me.