full-time employee, but started out statutory (sm)

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I would not call it my favorite platform by any means -- I think it is rather slow and cumbersome -- but with the addition of ShortHand and getting used to how things are done, I am picking up speed and hope to be at my normal level soon.   One of the pluses to Meditech is that you can access the patient's chart and see other reports dictated, plus lab reports, x-rays, etc. 

I work in Georgia out of a California MQ office,  so you would need to check if every MQ office offers the same options for everyone in each state (I believe they do).  My office just switched over to United Health Care EPO in Georgia, which seems to be very good coverage ($15 office copay, 100% for labs, $500 copay for inpatient hospitalization, good drug coverage).  Employee contribution for single coverage is about $90/month.  Dental insurance is about $17/month.  MQ now offers life insurance, short- and long-term disability for FT employees, as well.  I've really liked the way their benefits package has evolved over the last few years.  I know MQ is going through a lot of challenges right now, but they've treated me well and have been an excellent fit for me.  I'm hoping the best for them and the rest of my fellow MQers.  From what I gather, situations may vary from office to office, so research yours thoroughly. 

Hope this was helpful.  The corporate number is 800-233-3030 if you need to speak with a recruiter for more info. 

(FWIW, I'm not a member of MQ management--just a satisfied MT :)

IC??

Wondering minds want to know!

Thanks.

Is it 11/01/2005 ?????

Thanks so much for informing us who have not received the packet as of yet.

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.

TransTech should not be giving out work to PT people on their DAY OFF, or any other time BEFORE a full-time MT has enough work    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!