BENEFIT / OBLIGATION
EMPLOYEE
V.A.
You pay only for "Time on Task" or by project.
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Is a sounding board, if you need one.  -
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Helps you stay on track and on schedule. -
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Handles your seasonal or periodic projects. -
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No need to buy additional computer equipment or fax machine. -
x
No computer training needed. -
x
Convenient when your current staff gets overloaded. -
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No time wasted on breaks or personal issues. -
x
Works only when you need services. -
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No extra office space is required. No extra rent and/or loss of privacy. -
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No need to purchase addition software and in so cases, I'll have more software to generate more work - faster   x
No need to buy an extra desk, chair, phone or supplies, I have my own.
x
You must pay employer social security taxes.
x
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You must collect and pay FICA taxes.
x
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You must pay worker’s compensation insurance.
x
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You must pay federal and state unemployment taxes.
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You must comply with OSHA.
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You must comply with the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) including - minimum wage and overtime payment.
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You must comply with Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
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You may possibly have to pay medical benefits, dental benefits, and vision care benefits.
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You may possibly have to pay vacation time, sick time and holiday time.
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You may possibly have to pay for other employee benefits such as 401K, retirement plans, etc.
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You pay someone to administrate the above.
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You have legal responsibilities that include employee policies on working hours, sexual harassment, vacation time, sick time, leave of absence, holidays, benefits, performance reviews, grievances, terminations, substance abuse and training.
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If you hire someone and lay him or her off, your unemployment rate may increase for years to come.
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If you have the unpleasant experience of needing to fire an employee, make sure you have legal grounds or you may face a lawsuit. 
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