The issue of reporting companies
Posted By: Legal-eyed Jane on 2009-09-22
In Reply to: I wonder if it will still be okay by them when... - sm
I would never think of reporting a company because I have a child to care for and I do not want trouble in my life. I was merely passing along what a tax pro told me. I am just glad to be getting out of MTing for good and after January 1, will not look back. What was once a wonderful chance for many women (and men, too; I am sure there are stay at home dads out there) has become rather a school of sharks. I am glad I am leaving it.
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Reporting companies
From the website:
http://ethicswontcutit.brentcaulley.com/resources/Complaint+Form
Instructions and info:
There are 3 major U.S. Government Agencies that are concerned with
misclassifying workers as independent contractors when they work as
and get treated as employees
1)The first and most formidable is the IRS. Anybody who has ever been
audited can tell you the IRS is bad news. The IRS is interested both
because Independent contractors get tax breaks on their business
expenses and the company hiring them doesn't have to pay payroll taxes.
The types of penalties on a company like Vector for this kind of tax
evasion on a mass scale with tens of thousands of workers are enormous,
possibly even bankrupting. The only drawback to reporting a company
to the IRS is that you can't do it online. You will have to write a
letter, print it out, and either mail it or walk it in to your local
IRS office, which are all listed at www.irs.gov
2)Your local Dept of Labor, which is interested because it is their
responsibility to make sure workers in their jurisdiction are being
treated right, getting all the pay, benefits, and treatment they
legally have coming to them and that employers are following labor laws.
There are both State DOL Departments and a Federal one. Most likely you
will have to mail them a letter, stop by, or call them up. Their
contact information is at www.dol.gov
3)Your local Unemployment and/or Worker's Compensation Insurance Agency/s
They are interested because if you aren't classified as an employee
but you should be, the company that hired you is skimping out on
unemployment and worker's compensation benefits. These agencies are
closely related to the Dept of Labor and often even a dept within the
DOL. These locations can be found at www.dol.org too.
The independent contractor status is not there to allow some employers
to weasel out of all the rights our local and federal governments have
decided employees deserve, it is there because there are a small minority
of business owners out there (like most attorneys, consultants,
accountants, and such) who run their business by doing small, brief
jobs to multiple other people or businesses- usually at the same time.
Those who run their own businesses don't have anybody but themselves to
give them their benefits and don't need rights to protect them from
anybody but themselves (or the businesses they do their brief jobs for,
but employees get don't get a whole lot rights to protect them from
their customers either, just their bosses).
What the government is looking for in determining whether they are an
employeee or not is behavioral control, financial control, and the type
of relationship. Which are all outlined here:
http://www.irs.gov/govt/fslg/article/0,,id=110344,00.html
To determine these 3 factors, they generally use the IRS's 20
questions which can be found here:
http://www.richterscale.org/garage/20ques.htm
(if these links get outdated you can always search irs.gov and google)
the issue of good companies
I for one have been with MDI for 4 years, so as far as companies to work for, I have no clue - figured I'd be with them long term. Having said that, can you guys and gals out there who are up on companies because of recent searches tell us off the top of your heads who the BAD companies are, the scammers and no-payers. That would be a huge help.
Reporting to the IRS
I did research the IRS stuff about Independent Contractor versus Employee. As far as reporting companies, all I could find was 2 forms; one to fill out when you already work for a company and want to dispute your classification (SS-8), and the other form to fill out had something to do with the actual taxes being withheld while your dispute is under investigation. I was not able to find the form or process for reporting a company regardless of whether I work for them or not. If you know the details, I would appreciate you sharing them. I'm sure that anyone can phone the IRS and make a statement, however what does the person on the other end of the phone do with it if there is no formal process or paperwork in that case? It might just go in one of their ears and out the other, and I certainly don't want to waste my time.
You could try court reporting (sm)
...If you're that sick of transcription.
My sister does it and makes good money. I agree with the poster, above, though - there can be two or three people talking at the same time, some people could be hard to hear 'cuz they're really far from the microphone (a microcassette player you bring yourself). Plus it seems like double the work - you have to go to court and type on that little ShortHand machine (oh, and you have to learn shorthand), then type the stuff out in readable form at home. And you have to have a professional wardrobe to wear to court. Yuck; not for me.
She seems to like it, though. She does have flexible hours (it depends when there's a case going on), works from home but has an office base. She has to drive around to different court locations a lot (she might be able to deduct gas mileage). I think she's considered an independent contractor, with all the pluses and minuses that go with that (more freedom but more taxes, pay for own insurance, etc.).
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I don't work for them. Just reporting what others have said. nm
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I had thought of reporting her
I had thought about reporting her to the Labor Board actually, but was told by a friend as an IC the labor board couldnt do much for me.. then someone else said they could..especially since, even though she likes to call her employees ICs, they really are actually employees she is illegally calling ICs to avoid paying taxes and bennies.. But since I did finally get paid, there's really not much for the LB to do, I would think. Except maybe light a fire under her in the future and make her pay people and not try and play games with their money. The one she really needs to be reported to is the IRS.. you can't have ICs and make them work a schedule and hound them, and threaten their jobs for not working scheduled hours..but they sure do!!
To poster reporting this...
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Anyone have information on Ubiqus Reporting
Thanks
Does anyone have any info on Ubiqus Reporting?
Can you work part time for them? How are they to work for? Do they have enough work to go around? Is their pay pretty decent?
TIA!
Wish I'd chosen court-reporting! -(sm)-
When I was 25, my friend & I were both going to trade school. She chose court-reporting, and tried in vain to get me to take it with her. But no, I chose MT because it was faster and I could get a job quicker.
SHOULDA', COULDA', WOULDA' !!!!
If life were on videotape, I'd rewind back to that year and make the RIGHT choice this time. Too late, now - MTs are screwed.
reporting cherry pickers falls on deaf ears. I have complained for years.
,,
Bashing?????? You consider reporting nonpaying employers bashing? sm
Yeah, I got my 1099 too. It included the couple of thousand dollars for invoices that she's never paid me for. She really deserves her due now, doesn't she?? On the bright side, maybe the IRS can do something with her. Cuz I ain't paying taxes on that money she's never paid me.
That is so odd to me. I have never had an issue
making the line count and there has always been an overabundance of work since I've been there and they even ask regularly for us to work more if possible because there's so much work, and I don't work on C-phone accounts at all.
she had an issue with ...sm
anyone who had a brain because she was intimidated by truth and intelligence. She is driving that company into the ground. I feel bad for the blind eyes of the owner. That was a great company in its day, now all I see is a company that is going to sell or go belly up.
Do you have some issue?
Or do you just like to jab at anybody who has something positive to say?
I don't get it.
If I may, what is the issue
with the pay? Are they not standard paydays?
I think the issue is
that what started as a simple inquiry as to whether or not other people were also out of work quickly turned to bashing the company and personal bashing of management personnel. From what I gathered, half of the people doing the bashing were never employees. I honestly feel for the OP as I went 4 months making $25 a week if I was lucky at the end of my time with MQ (that was the longest holiday slow down in history). However, I have not had the same experience at MDI and actually am lucky enough to have an abundance of work at the moment. I don't know how Carlotta found out about the comments on here, nor do I care. I would imagine that since it is a public forum she may have run across it herself without an MT blabbing. I believe Carlotta's response was generally saying the issues/slamming in the subsequent posts were things that should be discussed with her, the liasons, and/or Dorothy.
QA issue
I went full through full QA and was released with above 99%. Additionally, I asked my QA for help regularly for help on some difficult dictators (for the future) and she always commented how throrough I was.
That was before the company changed hands, however, and all QA personnel changed.
pay issue
My pay has actually went up, not because of the VR necessarily, but because of DH getting laid off, and the need to work harder, not just meet line requirements (which was my goal prior to lay off). That is the reason I worked so hard at learning VR. I didn't want to starve (starvation is great motivator) 
Well, I'm sure you'll get over your issue with me
and you should stop adding the fuel, I think you are enjoying yourself 
don't fret over the OT issue yet
You may find that OT is offered (and sometimes begged for) more often than you think. If you keep a good line of open communication going with your PS, then I really don't think you'll be as bad off as you are projecting.
Something else, too, is that it's always good if you need >40 hours to have a part time company to supplement.
This is not an EXText issue (SM)
It is a company issue. Not all companies that use EXText deduct 30% of your line count. There are several companies that use EXText. Don't get in a panic! Find out what the company's policy is on headers and footers, what they pay for, what they don't etc.
Yes, I contacted HR, this is not an issue
with my paperwork. It is that they have not sent my contributions to MetLife - not one cent all year, and I am having 10% withheld. That is a lot of money the company has been using. Almost seems like stealing, doesn't it?
I don't think the comma is the issue.
Looking at other people's work is a violation and perhaps, just perhaps, the attitude is more the problem that was being brought up. I QA all day as well and I am appalled at the lack of care taken with records and have to agree with the MTSO above. To do this dance properly, you have to understand the steps. I live in fear of becoming ill and ever having the opportunity to see my chart and read what it contains. I will take 1,000 lines of good clean work over 2,00 lines per day of typing for dollars transcription any day. I do not think that you should be made to feel like you do not know anything .. but I do think that there is a responsibility to point out errors and expect compliance.
The quality only became an issue when
the offshoring began. I don't understand why they wouldn't QA 100% of the work knowing there were quality issues.
I know we're not the only MTs to go through this, but many of us have a long history with QT and unless you've been on the inside you don't truly understand all the emotions we're going through. I feel like my best friend has just stabbed me in the back.
Your attitude is exactly what I have an issue with...
Healthcare should be about humanity, in my opinion. It should not be a business.
The only thing QA is for, is a place to go in between management for MTs to make more money.
You are making the salaries MTs used to make.
If I am burned out, it is from your kind of attitude that it is happening everywhere and we just have to deal with it.
I know better, I know I am a worthwhile human being and not just a grunt for some corporation who makes millions off my hard work, and then expects me (as you echo) to just shut up and type, and be ever so thankful I have a job.
You sound burned out to me. You sound like you do not care a bit about humanity or people. You are only interested in yourself, and you found a way to make more money rather than just do MT.
Some day the trend will change, and people will matter again. Your little digs to me do not bother me. It only shows your character.
Speed is a big issue
10 cpl is more than I make, but I'm pretty fast. My base rate is 7.5 to 8 cpl depending on which of my 2 accounts I'm on, but since I do enough lines daily to qualify for bonus, I acutally make 9 to 9.5 cpl per line. I average about 1500 lines per day. Production is what drives pay, so that's why I'm making what I do. I think it's unfortunate that years of experience isn't really compensated in this business, but years of experience doesn't always equal what the employer wants, which is speed and low error rate. Everyone brings a different set of skills to the job. In the end it's what you produce and not how many years you have behind you that the employer cares about. Fair or not, that's the nature of this business.
What do you mean by a spacing issue? (sm)
Why would you use the ShortHand for your normals? It is so very slow playing out, wouldn't you be better off to use the built-in ESP? I have Shorthand in my computer, but am gradually changing everything over to ESP and it has helped my count greatly. You can put your normals in the ESP (at least on my account you can) and it is so much faster than the SH. 
and I'm not saying this is your issue, but I know personally
my company will make things not so nice for an MT hoping they'll quit rather than firing them. If quality continues to be poor, not meeting TAT, etc., then there may not be enough work, only the horrible dictators, etc. If things are slow and you are a new hire maybe the old-timers are getting the work. If a new account went VR that might also explain the work load too. If you are otherwise happy at KS I'd call and be firm in that you need more work.
I feel like companies should offer some explanation if work is low. I know they can't give you what they don't have, but if you are a FT MT, there is a reason you are and you have obligations to meet and it isn't fair that they can't provide the work you need and not give you some feedback.
lol It's a punctuation issue!
MTs ... plural ...more than one
MT's ... possessive ... something belonging to one MT
MTs' ... plural possessive ... something belonging to more than one MT
You're too funny with your holier than thou crap! LOL
They really need to address this issue because
they will find all the good MTs bailing out. This has gone on long enough, they enabled ctrl I, but that is not the real issue. If they want to keep us, they better come straight. I think many are on the verge of leaving, I know that goes for me and I've been with them well before they signed on all these new accounts.
About this demographics issue...
I don't understand...there's one number we must fill in on the DI, unless the MRN doesn't pull up the patient name, which is rare. It takes all of 2 seconds to put in the visit number, so to complain about that is just ridiculous. AND, we are VERY lucky to have so much work,while other companies can't even provide enough to keep their MTs making the minimum required lines...I, for one, Love Amphion...going on 2 years with them and am very happy. But hey, if there is a mass exodus, just means more work for me...and I only work 7 hours a day, make well above the minimum requirements...maybe you all just can't handle the perfection that it takes to be an Amphion employee...
I just put in my 0.002 cents in on this issue myself.
I think companies that say stuff like this are, well, I can't say the word but it's a banned one for sure. HELLO out there...We are paid on PRODUCTION. No one knows more than us that if we don't make lines, we don't get paid well...of course we all know that they will remind us if for some reason we fall below their predetermined robotic production requirement.
This whole 1/2 hour unpaid for lunch is absolutely infurating to me for some reason which I have yet to figure out. I can feel my neck veins throbbing even now just thinking about it because the joint where I work pulls the same crapola, and yes it is crapola.
Man, I so do feel a career change looming.
I was able to help someone I know with the Meditech issue because
their manager did not answer the question. I knew how because I worked with KS briefly. I really loved the idea of the work I was assigned, the docs were good and I was about to learn another hospital, even my schedule was really awesome. But, nobody would get back to me on questions, even how to get line counts, etc. and I felt left out. I did not come on here, but I figured stuff out myself, which by the way cost my line count, but once I learned I could do the work. In the end I gave up and left because I did not feel valued. I thought of trying again when they are not so busy, and I have seen other people have wanted to or tried to go back; but in the end I guess I learned my lesson. If proper training up front is not given and e mails are neglected it is not the kind of place I personally feel comfortable working. How hard is it to set up check points in a training system and giving the basic information before someone goes on line. All it takes is some organization and TLC and the MT is on their way happy for the duration. And that is the job of management, to make sure these things take place. Oh well just MHO.
Slowness issue still there for me
Some accounts must be affected differently than others, because its as slow or a little worse for me lately. I guess as long as someone is willing to say the problem is fixed they'll never really fix it.
Issue resolved here, too!!
Issue resolved here, too as of 2:30 p.m. I really never had any doubts to begin with as pay has never been late.
They are the most professional group of people I have ever worked with in 20+ years.
It really irritates me that people have to come to a public forum and tell ALL to people who really have nothing to do with the issue. If you have issues, go to management. Maybe it's the people who have to run their mouths (fingers) to every MT in the country that haven't gotten their checks yet.
Boy, things sure do come back to bite sometimes, don't they?
Does anyone else have the same issue as my friend?
I have a friend, also an MT, who is a supervisor. There is one MT who, every time you turn around, is playing the kids card to get out of working her share. My kids are sick, I have to take my kids to soccer practice, I'm taking off a day to be with my kids, I'm going Christmas shopping with my kids, etc. The list goes on and on, at least 20 days this past year. She keeps on asking me Should I terminate this MT? I would have done that long ago, but she's too nice for her own good. What do you all think? Have any of you had a co-worker who played the Kids Card all the time?
Platform or other issue
Wondering, too, if it would really be the platform or maybe RAM or connection issue. It's hard to believe a software company would test and not fix a software that was so slow. Plus you would think the MTSO would test it out and not buy something that would be such a problem.
Get used to it. Communication has always been an issue. Also....
be forewarned that one of the bigwig frequents this board. Not that you care, but they will figure out who is saying what. Overall, when I worked there, I liked it but hated the communication issue.
I always force the issue and ask what their pay is....
although I don't apply to IC-only companies - I never like their offer, and know the IRS rules to the nth degree. However, I do think one should have an idea of the range of pay before proceeding with any further testing - saves me and the recruiter time, IMO!
hughesnet issue
I know your problem. I just moved from the Oregon Coast and had Hughesnet. The only company that I know of is Oracle Transcription, Inc. I am not sure if they are hiring though; work has been slow. Good luck!
That is NOT the issue at Webmedx. NOT AT ALL.
You must not work there.
Here's how I see IC issue with Transcend
Here is my opinion. I feel that we will all have to become employees in Jan. From what I remember in meeting, Jan 1 date was mentioned, and it seemed to me evasive when asked if we could stay IC. I do remember them saying if you wanted to be employee now you could do that now. Well, I wonder then if we are going to have a choice, and if we could do it now, why then would there be a Jan 1 date at all? Do you see what I mean? Jan 1 for what? Wouldn't you think that if one wanted to be employee, they'd do it now. So, that's why I think we will not be offered IC.
MDI merge issue
Has anyone from MDI quit without giving any notice, since the merge announcement? I'm not sure if I should give notice or just quit right away and start new job. Thanks
Overhiring is the other issue
Many of us have no work NOW, and can't pay our bills NOW. What will it be like when we're all even faster and getting paid even less? We've been losing accounts as fast as we can recruit new ones.
The sound quality issue...
There is one account that the voice is uploaded from another system and it's only the voice files dictated on 2 specific ports there, not all of their dictation. The company is working to get the problem resolved with the client presently. I'm holding out because overall I don't think the company is bad.
Transcendite MT
Not so, and really don't feel the need to debate the issue with
I was referring to you being wrong about the software bundle, and what Medware furnishes. I could care less about your opinion of Medware. We all have opinions and you are most welcome to voice yours.
I think you are the one who started this with the wrong information about the software and references, and then you got upset because I am happy with my employer.
Maybe you are the one who doesn't like to be called out. Once again, sorry bout ya!
Lots of work - I have NEVER had this issue
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Not to be gloomy, but the LD is a HUGE issue.
Did you not see the posts on the main board over recent weeks on how the LD companies are cracking down on MTs who use LD for work? They can tell and the MTs are getting hit with HUGE bills and penalties. You absolutely have to sign on for business LD account, and that is MAJOR BUCKS. LD was the #1 reason why I turned down my offer from MDI-MD. It is a major issue and could really cost you in the long run. Of course, they down-play it, but times are changing and the LD companies are NOT putting up with MTs anymore using normal LD plans. I certainly did not have $500 to $700 a month as quoted to me for business LD.
Check on that downtime issue
They are a wonderful company; however, they may not have updated the manual, because they have dc'd paying for no work downtime only recently, I would say within the last few months. They do pay for technical downtime but not for no work any longer. Check with your lead or personnel.
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