what do you think of this? Re; kid/job
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what do you think of this? Re; kid/job
| Thu, 08-10-2006 - 7:12pm |
This is a little weird and I'm not sure what I think of it - help me process! My 15 year old ds went to a sleep over at a friend's house last night. My husband saw him this morning while out for a drive - and he was working at an apartment building tearing out carpet for the friend's dad (a professional flooring installer)! So we wait to see what he's going to say - and he calls at about 4:00 int he afternoon to say "oh yeah, and I have a job. I'll be working there for at least a couple more weeks." I asked "What is he paying you? Are you covered under workman's compensation?" etc. and he had no clue. So my thought is he should NOT have taken a job without asking permission (he doesn't see why he should have to ask), and the kid's dad REALLY shouldn't have GIVEN him a job without asking me, or at least making sure Austin called. Am I out of touch on this one? Anyway, I went over there and conveyed that to both of them. Got my questions answered ($8.00 an hour, and yes he's covered under insurance). And I told Austin that he could ONLY be allowed to work there if he lets me know his schedule in advance, and if his chores around here are done (and he doesn't have many - just to keep his room clean, empty the dishwasher, and take out the garbage once a week). He also figured that he was going to sleep over there every night so he'd be ready for work in the morning, and I said no way to that - he's already been over there so much I think they're paying more to feed him than I am. Maybe they don't mind, but *I* don't feel comfortable about it.

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Some people get a huge buzz from what they perceive as helping, however misguided.
I would not allow that many 'sleepovers' at 15 for my bio kids and yes, I think you are correct in assuming it is even more important with this guy. Set a limit-bite the bullet if it means you have to do something to get him to work that early-and say you enjoy having him around too much for him to be gone that long(be careful it doesnt turn into being about doing the dishes but something positive)
Just my opinion but yeah, I think this family has overstepped(and have been there with DS2 who can be VERY charming-his best friends mom thinks he is the second coming)
I know EXACTLY what you mean.
I doubt that A would have a clue if he were "trying on" a new set of parents... it's a subconscious thing, they don't know what they want as teens, just want to try to fit in and have a "normal" family.
I can only speak for NY- but I am a NYS WC Claim Adjuster.
Yes- WC is statutory- but WC covers an employer for his employees- ie employees getting a paycheck and that are listed on the payroll. Underage employees must show proff of working papers- in NY there are certain jobs an underage employeed could NOT legally perform- ie operating equipment- we have insured Lawn Companies that would hire kids to help with yard/lawn work- those under 18 could not be operating lawn tractors for example.
Now- if an underage kid was injured on one- we as the WC carrier would cover his injury BUT the employer would be subject to fines/and an increase in his Ins. premium for allowing this to happen. WC benefits are considered "no fault" coverage is given even if the employee was negligant in causing his own injury. However- in the case of the skill saw- if the employee can show that the employer changed or altered the equipment or removed safety devices they could be open to liability lawsuits (at least in NY)
Now- off the book employees can be expempt from WC benefits - if it is found out that the employee was being paid "under the table" usually these are not even reported to the WC carrier because the employer knows he is in big trouble.
So if the the Dad/employer is stating he has coverage-I'd ask for proof of his insurance- does he mean Liability Ins or WC Insurance? - again even if the carrier agreed to pick-up the benefits for an "illegal" worker- you can bet they'd go after the employer for reimbursement of the benefits paid! - again I am speaking about NYS -
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